The four 10,000-square-foot modular dormitory buildings are to be built to the east of Johnson Pond on the Colby campus, house 200 students and include apartments for faculty members.
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Nokomis students, parents protest mask mandate, storm school vestibule
The disruption occurred Friday at Nokomis Regional Middle School in Newport and involved school staff who tried to stop the group, but no arrests were made and there were no suspensions or disciplinary actions taken.
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Mills speaks on expansion of UMF childhood, early education center
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) has been given the stamp of approval by the UMaine-System to expand its Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center. The expansion, according to a release, will enable UMF to care for more infants and toddlers. Additionally, it will allow UMF to increase enrollment to its […]
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Photos: Gov. Janet Mills speaks in Farmington about child care workforce shortage
The expansion at University of Maine Farmington’s Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center aims to provide more child care services and education training in the region.
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Waterville to focus on search for new school superintendent, instead of hiring assistant
The Waterville Board of Education chairperson said Monday the best strategy is to search for a new school chief instead of an assistant superintendent — and as soon as possible.
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Our View: Black history essential to the American story
States that want to erase the shameful parts of our history will also erase some of our greatest achievements as a nation.
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Vassalboro library’s reconfiguration creates more space and more opportunity to host events
The library’s layout was altered recently to allow for things like a play area for children and space for public computers.
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Panel endorses bill to train teachers in climate science despite Republican opposition
Opponents worried that the bill, which has huge support among Maine science teachers, would give environmental groups too much influence.
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Mount View Middle School principal arrested on charges of unlawful sexual touching
David A. Holinger, 41, was arrested Tuesday on charges related to incident that occurred in Belgrade, according to the Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office.
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Teachers asking state lawmakers for climate education training
A bill to establish a $3 million training grant program drew praise from teachers and students, but a tepid response from the Maine Principals’ Association.