Driven in large part by conservative Christians and by others resistant 
to ‘industrialized’ education, what had been an unconventional choice for many parents in Maine and the nation has progressively moved into the mainstream.

“The Light Side and the Dark Side,” a mural completed over two years by Skowhegan Area High School students, was unveiled at an art opening Sunday and symbolizes a wide range of the students’ artistic styles and emotions.

Brunswick sent W-2s minus Social Security numbers to the scammers.

L.D. 281, currently being debated in the Maine State House, would reallocate state education funding to give more money to districts that have suffered from big losses in taxable valuation.

Through a UMaine Cooperative Extension program, UMF students are teaching science, technology, engineering and math skills in RSU 9 classrooms at no cost to the district.

The package, which would rely on local taxes no more than last year’s school budget did, now awaits action by the City Council.

A FoodCorps service member is working at Albert S. Hall School to encourage healthful eating and living among students.