Children of all ages are welcome to attend the programming at the museum and Maine State Library.

The Stand Up for Students initiative could result in lower property taxes because the state would be contributing more to local districts.

The school was the only charter school in Maine with an elected board, and school officials say the change is not related to the resignation of two board members.

Workshops included salsa dancing, steel drumming and international diplomacy; and attendees tasted food from around the world.

As part of student apprecation day at the Waterville school, Scarborough ice sculptor Jesse Bouchard carved the college’s logo out of ice.