Planning Board Chairman Paul Lussier claims councilors’ attendance raises questions about impartiality.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Boys from across Maine learn how to govern at Boys State in Waterville
Held at Thomas College, the annual Dirigo Boys State gives high school juniors a hands-on experience in ‘a program unlike any other.’
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Central Food Pantry opens at junior high in Madison
Stocked with donations from Good Shepherd Food Bank, the pantry is open noon to 2 p.m. every Thursday.
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Committee begins exploring feasibility of closing Hall School in Waterville
More than 40 people are responsible for researching the cost of closure, savings, and how to make sure students have appropriate environment.
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New UMA veteran center set to open in the fall
The new center will provide a more formal setting for offering services to student veterans, including counseling, benefits and financial guidance, and support groups.
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Farmington-based RSU 9 talks next step after voters reject $33.9 million budget
The board expects to begin revising its budget at its June 27 meeting.
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Student loan servicer lobbying against Maine lawmaker’s bill to boost state oversight
Navient Corp., which wants to become the nation’s only servicer of student loans, is opposing bills like one being considered in Maine.
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Harvard sparks debate by rescinding admissions over social media
While some see restriction of free speech, the decision addresses the issue of young applicants crossing lines in their social media posts.
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Social media can affect college admissions
Here are some experts’ tips on what to post – and not post – if you’re trying to get into college.
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Committee studying feasibility of closing Waterville’s Hall School to meet Wednesday
Declining enrollment, rising costs, lack of education funding drives study of whether to close school that serves fourth and fifth graders.