Threats were made against students and staff at MSAD 75, Northern Maine Community College and several Skowhegan-area schools.
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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting
The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.
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Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal investigation into alleged deception
An Education Department investigation found Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.
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Bids for Farmington Community Center roof rejected
Farmington selectmen refused two bids for work on the Community Center roof, will seek quotes from reputable companies after it appeared the two bidders may have spoken with each other about the project.
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Cape Cod Hill in New Sharon adapts to being a community school
Cape Cod Hill School is now a community school, according to Principal Carol Kiesman at the RSU 9 board of director’s meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
Posted inElection 2023, Kennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Three current, former educators vie for 2 spots on the Winthrop School Board
An incumbent board member, a former member and a political newcomer, all with teaching experience, are facing off Nov. 7 in a race for two open seats.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Refugees to be provided transitional housing at Good Will-Hinckley in Fairfield
About 35 refugees from Somalia, Syria and other countries are to be relocated from southern Maine to the Good Will-Hinckley campus.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
‘We could just hear sirens’: Bates students mourn with their neighbors
A night of panic turned into 2 days of uncertainty as students sheltered in place on campus.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
How to talk to young children and teens about the Lewiston mass shooting
Education officials and a child grief specialist offer advice on discussing Wednesday night’s shootings that killed at least 18 people and wounded at least 13.