The college says it will formally announce plans Monday to construct a new energy-efficient academic building and 74-bed residence hall.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
New president aims to rebuild, stabilize, ‘heal’ USM
Despite a projected $6 million budget gap, no staff or program cuts are expected for at least a year.
Waterville principal Reiter: ‘I absolutely deny the allegation’
Don Reiter says the incident has cost him his reputation, money and his marriage, even as he expresses confidence he’ll prevail.
New US citizens take oath at Maranacook Community Middle School
Thirty-one people from around the world became citizens Friday at a ceremony hosted at the Readfield school.
Madison career day part of larger Jobs for Maine’s Graduates initiative
Presenters from local businesses engaged students Wednesday at Madison Area Memorial High School as part of a new initiative to prepare Somerset County students for careers.
Reiter hearing to be at Waterville’s Mitchell School
The dismissal hearing for the Waterville Senior High School principal, who has been on paid administrative leave since Sept. 1, will be held Nov. 10.
Solutions, not just venting, needed for hunger in Maine
Hunger is a real problem in Maine, and we need solutions, not anger, Kimberly Carter writes.
Winslow students celebrate Day of the Dead
Students in the junior high Spanish class get a taste of the centuries-old Mexican holiday.
Augusta forum focuses on need to increase broadband access
The presentation by three advocates of broadband was sponsored by the UMA Senior College Forum on the Future.
Outdoor wood-fired oven takes KVCC into new culinary realm
Faculty hope the oven will be another way for the college to further blend the Sustainable Agriculture and Culinary Arts programs.