Augusta police investigated the reported threat and said the boy ‘was unlikely to act’ on the threat involving a firearm.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Colby College alumnus donates $1 million gift for community space, series of events
A 3,800-square-foot forum at the northeast corner of the Colby dormitory downtown will be used by the college and the community.
Brunswick school officials regret screening ‘inappropriate’ Disney film about race
Parental complaints about the film shown in music class included ‘bullying, racial slurs, racial innuendos, smoking in school, religious styling and just outright violence.’
Vassalboro school board readies for AOS vote, searches for principal
Superintendent Eric Haley presented the board with estimated costs for contracted services and the salary of a superintendent if one is hired.
Hearing about Randolph school closure brings out residents
More than three dozen residents brought questions and concerns about the possible closure of T.C. Hamlin School.
Bill, Melinda Gates turn attention to poverty and education in America
They say they’re now digging into the layers of U.S. poverty, including employment, race, housing, mental health, incarceration and substance abuse.
Winslow panel presents junior high closing plan to Town Council
The $8.6 million proposal is a scaled-back version of a $10.33 million plan that voters rejected in November.
Work on front lines of immigration deeply moves UMaine law students
A program that dispatches volunteers to Texas detention centers so they can offer legal aid to border crossers provides both an educational and emotional experience.
Harvard University names 29th president
Harvard’s pick, Lawrence Bacow, was president of Tufts University for a decade. He takes over on July 1.
Randolph to hold public hearing on school closure
The meeting Tuesday is intended to give town residents a chance to talk about the impact of relocating their elementary students to Pittston.