Construction will not take place this fall as initially planned.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Unity College class researches possible surface water leak into sewer line by campus
Undergraduate students are doing the hands-on project on behalf of the Unity Utilities District.
‘Time to invest’: UMaine System seeks 12% increase in state funding
System officials say that trustees likely will have to raise tuition and fees if state funding falls short of the request.
Two political scholars speak at election forum at UMA
More than 100 people attended the event, which highlighted the potential impact of this election on Maine.
Former Monmouth Academy teacher reflects on time in Turkey, Pakistan
Bonnie Green, who spent six years teaching high school English in the two countries, said she felt safe in both countries when she taught there.
Technology helps schools like Madison cope with shortage of foreign language teachers
New technology in the classroom is helping schools to continue providing instruction in the absence of teachers, but some educators say it’s not a permanent replacement.
South Portland cancels most high school dances because of substance use
Only homecoming and the senior prom will be held this school year, according to a letter from the administration.
UMA convocation ceremony focuses on changing climate and local solutions
The ceremony also included a demonstration of drone photography by the UMA aviation program.
Winthrop school district looking for savings after budgeting error leads to $700,000 shortfall
Officials have proposed a budget freeze in October and other measures, Town Council learned earlier this week.
Sudanese cartoonist reminds Colby audience of value of free speech
Khalid Albaih, a Sudanese cartoonist and fellow at Colby College, is known for his political cartoons addressing freedom of expression and democracy in the Arab world.