The benches, which were built with reclaimed materials from the mill, were installed earlier this month after a yearlong design process.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed
After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears’ last two victories.
Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp Sunshine fundraiser
Students at Gray/New Gloucester High School carved pumpkins Thursday that will become part of the 16th annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival in Freeport this weekend. Over 7,500 carved pumpkins will be on display at the festival, which raises funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round, cost-free retreat on Sebago Lake in Casco for children with life-threatening […]
Overall enrollment in UMaine System rebounds following last year’s decline
Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.
Winthrop school officials considering district consolidation choices
The chairwoman of the School Committee stressed the need for more research before any proposals can be made.
Professor who offered college credit for trip to lobby Sen. Collins is barred from teaching, says USM
Susan Feiner, who retired July 1, offered a ‘pop-up’ course for students who hopped a bus to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3 to urge Collins to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
Ruling lets Obama-era policy on student loan forgiveness take effect
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had delayed the regulation regarding for-profit colleges that defrauded students.
Nokomis school district launches contest for new ‘visual identity’
While remaining the ‘Warriors’ for sports teams, the contest seeks a mascot other than a Native American, which, as a mascot, is offensive to some.
Voters asked to invest in higher education
Two bonds on the ballot request a total of $64 million, partly to ease workforce shortages.
A dire need for school bus drivers is felt in Fairfield, Waterville schools
The Fairfield area school district has hired two new drivers since an initial hiring push earlier this year, officials said.