The team advances to the National Science Olympiad Tournament next month in Wisconsin.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Wisconsin teen shoots 2 outside prom before officer kills him
A school administrator says its appears the gunman intended to go into the dance and start shooting randomly with a high-powered rifle.
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Waterville area celebrates Earth Day
Unity College students wrap up a week of activities, while others just got out and enjoyed the weather.
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Students work in UMA garden for Earth Day
All the food from UMA’s community garden, which has been restarted this spring, will be donated to the Augusta Food Bank.
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Colby celebrates Earth Day with electricity savings, promoting sustainable living
Colby’s Dorm Electricity Competition, which focused on reducing electricity consumption, is one of several ways the college is exposing students to sustainable living.
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Two-time Pulitzer winner Alan Shaw Taylor to be UMF commencement speaker
The historian, a Colby College graduate, also will be given an honorary degree May 14 at the University of Maine at Farmington graduation.
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Thomas College to honor Spann at commencement
The college’s longtime president will receive an honorary degree, and former telecommunications executive Lawrence Sterrs will be commencement speaker at the May 14 graduation.
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Tax credit program expands to encourage college grads to take jobs in Maine
Opportunity Maine credits of up to $4,500 per year are now available to grads with degrees from out of state.
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UMA student’s ‘Help For Others’ cause about overcoming adversity
Roger Mackbach, a senior who was involved in a boating accident that ultimately ended with the loss of his right arm, has been inspired to help others facing challenges, Kimberly Carter writes.
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Maine ranks 7th nationwide in high school achievement
Madison’s Madison Area Memorial High School makes the best-of-Maine list for the first time.