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Schools and Education

Rotary-sponsored Waterville learning trail aids kids’ development

by Amy Calder September 18, 2014September 18, 2014

Community organizations are campaigning to encourage early reading and improved attendance in Waterville schools.

Schools and Education

Athens school clerk foils scam

by Doug Harlow September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

The Athens Community School administrative assistant checked out a bill that looked fishy and discovered the school was a target of a nationwide scam.

Schools and Education

Colby inaugurates new president Saturday

by Amy Calder September 10, 2014September 10, 2014

David Greene will assume the presidency of the 201-year-old Waterville liberal arts college.

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Onion donations bloom after Waterville school garden theft

by Amy Calder September 10, 2014September 11, 2014

Growers from around the country have sent replacements to Albert S. Hall School so students can donate to food pantries and the school cafeteria.

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Kids catch bugs, learn about science at Maine State Museum

by Paul Koenig September 10, 2014September 10, 2014

The museum held its 12th annual Bug Maine-ia Wednesday, drawing more than 1,000 children, parents, teachers and bug lovers to demonstrations and displays.

Schools and Education

Surveyed Cony students like early start, end to school day

by Keith Edwards September 9, 2014September 9, 2014

Amid a recent proposal to start school later, most students say they don’t mind a 7:10 a.m. start time because it allows them to work or pursue after-school activities.