The 14,700-square-foot dining hall is to be located near its current dining facility.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Waterville school board approves $21.2 million budget
The board reduced proposed expenditures and increased revenue from an original proposed budget of $21.4 million.
Good design is Maine design
Mainer’s are known for a Yankee frugality. This quality might be seen to be at odds with the idea of “good design.” One might think, incorrectly, that “good design” is just another way to say “costs a lot.” Actually, “good design” is an idea that is about as Maine as one can find. Good design fundamentally […]
SAD 49 voters pass $25.4 million budget
Residents of the four-town district approved the spending plan 474-385 in a referendum Tuesday.
First class of Maine’s first virtual charter school graduates in Augusta
Four students from around the state, along with a fifth student who couldn’t make the ceremony, received their high school diplomas Tuesday from Maine Connections Academy.
Colby students award $4,500 to Maine Children’s Home
The grant was one of four students in a philanthropy course directed to local nonprofit agencies.
Kingfield mulls split with SAD 58
A citizen’s petition has been filed, prompting meetings in June and July ahead of a July 16 vote to begin process of leaving the district.
Fairfield council appoints SAD 49 board member
Jeff Neubauer will serve on the board until a candidate is elected in November for a full term.
RSU 18 to hold budget meeting Thursday
The $34.4 million budget proposal replaces the spending plan rejected by voters last month.
USM gets censured over recent faculty cuts
A national association says the administration violated academic freedom, tenure and due process.