The prevalence of the sexually suggestive dance style has prompted the school to organize alternative activities, which one student says is ‘going to be lame.’
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Journalist Katherine Boo honored at Colby College
The award-winning reporter was given the Lovejoy Award for her work with the poor and underprivileged in the U.S. and India.
Cape Elizabeth teacher named 2016 Maine Teacher of the Year
Third-grade teacher Talya Edlund is the only one at Pond Cove Elementary School who is surprised to learn she is the state’s top teacher.
RSU 18 school bus evacuated in Oakland
A school bus carrying students was evacuated around 7 a.m. Friday when a heating unit malfunctioned.
Good ideas win Pittston students grant for better health
Students and staff members at Pittston Consolidated School received $1,400 Thursday from Maine dairy farmers to promote healthful eating and physical exercise.
Maine Supreme Judicial Court to hear three appellate cases at Mt. Blue High School
As part of its program that gives students a firsthand look at the judicial process, the high court will hear oral arguments Oct. 7 in front of an audience of Mt. Blue students and faculty members.
End of life discussion on campus avoids political posturing
The discussion brought to the table many different perspectives and interests and was respectful and thoughtful. This is a significant piece of the mission of UMA, to engage and educate the community about important issues that people will have to address at some point in their lives. And it is likely that everyone will have […]
Unity College research team discovers new species of microscopic animal
The finding of a previously undiscovered tardigrade – microscopic animals that can live in extreme conditions – brings worldwide attention to the Maine college.
Cony students capture Spirit Week in photos
Three local students worked with the University of Maine at Augusta on the project.
Readfield seeks to fill school board vacancy
John Blouin has resigned from his post representing the town on Regional School Unit 38, the Maranacook area schools.