President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Lewiston
Posted inLocal & State
Cities push Maine lawmakers for more revenue-sharing cash
Hoping for more aid to cope with rising budgets, municipalities eye possible increases in revenue sharing rates
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn artist and educator uses life-saving power of art to inspire students
Matthew Peinado’s current exhibit at USM-LAC is titled ‘Connections,’ which also describes his goal of connecting his students to the transformative nature of art.
Posted inThings to Do
Bath concert featuring Tricky Britches moved to March 29
The Chocolate Church Arts Center moved the Feb. 15 concert because of a snowstorm.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Edward Little girls swim co-op completes sweep, Camden Hills repeats at KVAC championships
Edward Little/Lewiston/Leavitt/Poland girls claim first conference championship, and defending champion Camden Hills wins Class B title with ease.
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lewiston, Lisbon/St. Dom’s, Ellsworth repeat as state cheering champions
All state champs from previous year defend titles for first time since 2000.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Records fall as Morse, Edward Little co-op win KVAC boys swimming titles
Edward Little/Lewiston/Leavitt/Poland wins its fourth straight Class A conference title, and Morse wins its fourth straight in Class B.
Posted inLocal & State
Lewiston approves contract for soon-to-be former Waterville administrator Bryan Kaenrath
The Waterville city manager and former legislator said a top priority is creating “a real sense of hope, optimism and momentum in the community.” Kaenrath’s starting salary will be $180,000.
Posted inSwimming, Varsity Maine
Forming a swimming relay team can take some time, strategy
Coaches look at a variety of factors like speed, starting positions and competitive drive when determining their relay squads.