More than $21 million in grants was either terminated or put on hold as the university system was negotiating their terms and conditions, college officials say.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Longtime educator in Auburn, Litchfield to retire after 39 years
Katy Grondin says students have always been important to her, even choosing an abbreviated version of ‘I love kids’ for her license plate.
Colby, Bates commencements celebrate student contributions, next steps
The two ceremonies Sunday recognized thousands of graduates from two of Maine’s premier private colleges.
St. Dom’s graduates its final class
Class of 2025 President Brookelyn Irene Whited said that with the school’s recent troubles, the vibe was a little bit different this year.
Voters OK $31.5 million Hallowell-area school budget
The budget, which is up overall by 5%, has less than a 1% increase to what taxpayers in Dresden, Farmingdale, Hallowell and Monmouth will contribute.
Judge blocks Trump’s orders to dismantle Education Department and fire employees
The ruling in 2 consolidated lawsuits — including one in which Maine joined 21 other states — says that Trump’s plan amounts to an illegal closure of the Education Department.
Skowhegan-area voters approve $51.44 million school budget
The MSAD 54 budget, which goes to voters again in a June referendum, comes with an overall property tax increase of just about 2%.
Maranacook students, Sen. Angus King connect through history
Maine’s junior U.S. senator met with about four dozen Maranacook Middle School students Wednesday to help them understand his job and the balance of power in the U.S. government.
Former Mt. Ararat high, middle school employee under investigation, district says
SAD 75 Superintendent Heidi O’Leary calls the allegations against the ex-employee, who has not been charged or arrested, ‘deeply unsettling’ but does not elaborate.
Voters approve $23.6 million Readfield-area school budget
The Regional School Unit 38 budget approved Wednesday night includes an increase of just under 3%.