Former President Graham Spanier was found guilty in March for his role in the college sex abuse scandal.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
LePage vows to veto any school funding increase that doesn’t include education reforms
The Legislature and the governor have just one month to reach agreement on education funding, which has become the top obstacle to a budget deal.
advertisement
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board mulling cuts to budget after city requests $444K reduction
An elementary school teacher, a nurse, a computer technician and a security guard are being considered for elimination.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Crowd divided at RSU 9 preliminary district budget vote
At Wednesday night’s meeting, RSU 9 residents wrestled over proposed budget increases and what it takes to properly serve the district’s students
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Speller from Gray nails early words at national bee, but falls short of advancing
Naomi Zarin of Portland’s Friends School won’t advance to the semifinals.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Winthrop High School principal leaving for job at Oakland-based district
The Winthrop School Department is now searching for someone to replace Keith Morin as principal now that he’s accepted a position as the assistant superintendent in Regional School Unit 18, the school district that covers Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Boston to test tuition-free college program for low income students
The total costs for the program will depend on how many students enroll and how many graduate.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Adult education student overcomes anxiety, depression, earns diploma
Bianca Curtis was among 32 who graduated Tuesday from Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Biddeford rehab project transforms home and students, has community building for the future
A team effort by Rotarians, the city of Biddeford and the Center of Technology provides on-the-job experience to young people learning trades, and ‘the work speaks for itself.’