Rep. Lawrence Lockman, R-Amherst, who has been criticized for comments about gays, rape and abortion, is scheduled to lead a discussion on immigration.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Skowhegan Planning Board approves downtown charter high school
The plan submitted by the Cornville Regional Charter School anticipates having students in class by August, but town officials have imposed stipulations about parking and transportation.
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Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
ACLU says Lewiston schools fail to adequately serve some students
The group says students of color and students with disabilities aren’t adequately served.
Posted inCollege Connection, Uncategorized
To avoid fake news, forget reputation and go straight to the source
The shifting of standards of journalism to a more academic model might make it possible for anyone to be a fact-checker, for anyone to determine whether news is fake or real, James Cook writes.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Schools and Education
Augusta school budget down but would require more from local taxpayers
The superintendent is expressing concerns that the school budget is headed toward a cliff because it is spending all its reserve funds.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine senators on losing side in opposing DeVos nomination
Observers predict the education chief’s appointment will have little effect on Maine schools.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Waterville planners get first look at Colby residential complex for downtown
About 200 students expected to move into building in fall of 2018
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Charter school seeks final approval for a downtown Skowhegan public high school
A public hearing and decision by the town Planning Board is set for Tuesday regarding the proposal to build offices, classrooms and conference rooms in a former courtroom space.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Area students tout gains from Jobs for Maine Graduates program
The organization, honored recently by the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, serves more than 6,500 students and offers ways to ensure all Maine students graduate from high school and pursue meaningful careers.
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Review of proposed downtown Colby College residential complex in Waterville to start
The complex at 150 Main St. would house 200 students and would have retail space on the ground floor.