Bill would make all Maine children eligible for free breakfast, lunch in schools

Legislation sponsored by Senate President Troy Jackson would require Maine to supplement what the state receives in federal funding for free and reduced lunch coverage.

Gowns, tuxedos, dancing shoes — and masks — for prom nights in Lewiston

Lewiston High School Athletic Director Jason Fuller turned interior decorator Saturday to hang stars, white lights and clouds under a tent at the school for prom night.

Waterville prepares for students to attend summer ‘camps’

The Waterville Board of Education heard from school principals last week about plans for summer activities to help make up for academic and social-emotional loss students experienced during a year marked by the coronavirus pandemic.

Maine school leaders urge state to move quickly on COVID-19 guidelines for fall

As parents in some districts clamor for more in-person learning, the state's superintendents are pressing state agencies to issue COVID-19 guidelines for the fall term as soon as possible.

Lewiston councilors might ask for further cuts to school budget, leaving committee members frustrated

School Committee members defended their spending plan, which includes a $1.58 million local increase.

Pelletier promoted to VP at OHCHS

Heated debate underway in RSU 16 about a return-to-school plan

Administrators are working on proposal to have students back five days a week starting in May.

Children’s Discovery Museum in Waterville to begin building renovations

The museum at 7 Eustis Parkway has delayed opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A date for that opening has yet to be set.

Lewiston board adopts budget with local increase

The School Committee's plan will be presented to the City Council next Tuesday.

Student seeking refund for canceled study-abroad program takes case to appeals court

A Harvard College student who was sent home from Europe when the pandemic hit is arguing that she and other students should get refunds from the Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange.