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Schools and Education

Published
February 25, 2017

Maine task force says private investment could help students learn to read

The group wants legislators to apply for a Harvard program that helps governments figure out which public-private partnerships might work.
Published
February 25, 2017

UMaine launches website to help with specialty food products

Recipe to Market aims to help people hoping to get a start in the specialty food business.
Published
February 23, 2017

Hall-Dale High School robotics team prepares for competition season

The team puts the finishing touches on its robot at the Ballard Center – the former MaineGeneral Medical Center building in Augusta.
Published
February 23, 2017

Attorney defends handling of prep school rape defense

Former student Owen Labrie was convicted on three lesser counts in the St. Paul's rape prosecution.
Published
February 22, 2017

Portland developer Joe Boulos, Sheri Boulos give Colby College $10 million

The gift will name the Boulos Family Fitness Center in the college's new athletic complex, which is slated to open in 2020.

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Published
February 21, 2017

Portland school board considers resolutions supporting immigrant students, free speech

Members and citizens respond to an alleged hate crime last month against black students and the negative response by Maine Republicans to Superintendent Xavier Botana's open letter to the community.
Published
February 21, 2017

Alfond Foundation will pay college debt of those who commit to Maine-based companies

The initiative is offering up to $60,000 per student for workers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Published
February 21, 2017

New UNE president, from Drexel, praised as leader and forward thinker

Dr. James Herbert, known for his writings on fake science in the mental health field, will replace Danielle Ripich in July and says he's excited to oversee the next phase for the university.
Published
February 18, 2017

Colby College seeking Waterville’s approval for student complex

The proposed $25 million five-story building downtown would include retail on the ground floor.
Published
February 17, 2017

U.N. official hears ‘uplifting’ accounts from refugees during event at USM

Young refugees in high school and college tell Kelly Clements, a Maine native, that they have found a 'welcoming, engaging and supportive' community here.