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Maine Voices: Developing financial literacy makes cents for people of all ages

by David Libby April 20, 2019April 23, 2019

In Maine and across the U.S., personal-finance education is critical to addressing the savings crisis that’s putting consumer solvency at risk.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Jim Fossel: Republicans missing chance to shape sensible policy on inequality

by Jim Fossel April 14, 2019April 12, 2019

Bipartisan progress has been made in criminal justice reform – expanding school choice and simplifying the tax code would also appeal to a wide swath of voters.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Commentary: Local-option tax the wrong solution to Maine communities’ funding challenges

by Sarah Austin April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

Instead, we should finally pass a state budget that fully funds revenue sharing and aid to local schools.

Local & State, Schools and Education

Winthrop students learn how words turn into pages during reading, writing project

by Abigail Austin April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Eighth-graders get immersive writing experience and guidance from Shannon Parker, author of “The Rattled Bones.”

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News

Bates College, Gallup report: Grads want ‘purposeful’ work

by Steve Collins April 10, 2019April 10, 2019

Gallup and Bates issue report calling on educators to focus on what students need to find happiness in employment.

Local & State, Schools and Education

RSU 2 seeking volunteers to help pick a new superintendent

by Abigail Austin April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Several community members are being sought to join a committee, which also will include teachers and staff, to vet candidates for the position.

Local & State, Schools and Education

In Readfield, success smells sweet as students learn to make maple syrup

by Jessica Lowell April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Boiling sap gives Maranacook Community High School Alternative Education students a chance to learn a craft that stretches back through decades of Maine history.