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Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maranacook students learn about local World War II heroes
Family members of Harvey Madore and Joseph Berry, two Maine soldiers killed in action during the conflict, spoke to students and shared memories of their relative.
State bond to fund health, safety fixes at six RSU 18 schools
Projects at schools in China, Oakland, Belgrade and Sidney will include asbestos removal, sprinklers and other renovations after voters approved the bond issue at Tuesday’s referendum.
Titles shuffled at education department to keep LePage’s choice in charge
The governor, who outflanked lawmakers to make Bill Beardsley commissioner, juggles appointments again to re-empower him.
Messalonskee Middle School students have hands-on science fun
Seventh- and eighth-graders at the Oakland school raised brook trout from eggs and spent the day with experts and volunteers before releasing the fish.
Augusta school board votes to seek less from taxpayers to fund budget
Complying with a City Council directive, the board voted to take $280,000 from the school system’s fund balance instead.
St. Albans teacher accused of excessive force resigns
The St. Albans Consolidated School kindergarten teacher was accused of hurting one boy as she broke up a fight, which is still under investigation.
New Balance volunteers spruce up Skowhegan schools, play areas
Workers from the Skowhegan and Norridgewock shoe factories took the day off to give local play areas new life.
Maranacook Education Foundation raises $12,000
The organization has given more than $25,000 in grants since it was founded in 2006.
Waterville committee backs budget that cuts taxes, keeps deputy police chief
Mayor Nick Isgro says he will veto any budget that does not contain a tax cut.