USM wipes away about $2 million in student debt

The university said it excused all student debt acquired between spring 2020 and summer 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lewiston students no longer need written permission to abstain from Pledge of Allegiance

A 1943 Supreme Court ruling said compelling students to salute the flag was a violation of their First Amendment right to freedom of speech.

Masks now optional in Oxford Hills School District

School Administrative District 17 directors vote unanimously for immediate change.

Superintendent: Lewiston summer school could end in 2023

The half-million-dollar program supports students from elementary to high school.

Lewiston Superintendent proposes 8.6% spending increase, aims to reduce with School Committee

The School Committee will need to remove items from the budget or raise taxes to make up for the $5.3 million shortfall present in the proposal.

Photo: Few Leavitt Area High School students choose masks

Ukrainian college students in Maine network together, struggle with separation from families

Two students from Ukraine this week shared what it is like to be away from their home during the Russian invasion of their homeland.

Some Maine colleges and universities will keep the masks on, for now

The University of Maine and Maine Community College systems do not plan to lift their mandatory masking policies now. The state's private colleges are taking varied approaches.

RSU 16 to consider masking policy next week

Turner-based school district to immediately go mask optional

The vote drew several dozen attendees.