Students listened and took part in presentations from law enforcement and health professionals during Healthy Decisions Day.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Unexpected special education costs prompt RSU 9 budget freeze
Since the start of the school year, nine RSU 9 students have been placed out of district for special education, five more students than the school budgeted for.
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Winslow school board approves medical pot policy
The Waterville and Vassalboro boards also will be voting on the policy as AOS 92 complies with a state law that allows students to use medical marijuana in Maine schools.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Hallowell teen spends 10 days working with sea turtles in Costa Rica
The December trip was part of a partnership between the Girl Scouts of America and a nonprofit educational organization.
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Thomas College, Maranacook High announce new degree partnership
Students can receive an associate degree while completing their high school diploma.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue student expelled for bringing pot brownies to school
A Mt. Blue High School student was expelled Tuesday for bringing brownies containing marijuana onto school grounds and giving them to other students.
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Plaques to honor veterans go up at Cony in Augusta
The large plaques, honoring Cony High School students who died in World Wars I and II, were hung Tuesday in the high school’s food court.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
McAuliffe touches future as her students teach
Thirty years after Christa McAuliffe perished in the space shuttle Challenger disaster, some remain inspired by her.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Colby College buys fifth building as plans for The Concourse come together
The college’s Waterville downtown revitalization effort is boosted by an alumnus purchase of two buildings on Main Street, as well as the city’s impending sale of part of the parking lot to the college.
Posted inCollege Connection
A few ‘don’ts’ for a new writer
In honor of Ezra Pound, Kim Carter has a few writing tips for new writers.