Education
University of Maine System freezes in-state tuition, holding steady for two consecutive years for first time since mid-’80s
BANGOR, Maine — The University of Maine System will freeze tuition for in-state undergraduate students at 2012 levels for the upcoming fall semester. The UMS board of trustees approved the tuition freeze at a meeting Monday, according to a news release. The board’s decision marks the first time since 1985-87 ...
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2013 honor parts for Stearns High School
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 6:31 p.m.
MILLINOCKET, Maine — The honor parts for the Class of 2013 at Stearns High School have been announced as follows: Valedictorian Kristen Nicole Manzo, daughter of Steve & Melissa Manzo, plans to attend the University of Maine at Farmington majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Art. During high school, Kristen ...
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2013 honor parts for Jonesport-Beals High School
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 6:23 p.m.
JONESPORT, Maine — The faculty and administration of Jonesport-Beals High School have announced the class parts for the school year 2012-13. Valedictorian is Louisa Beal, daughter of Diane and Glenn Beal of Beals. In addition to numerous academic awards, Louisa has been on the honor roll every quarter since entering ...
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2013 honor parts announced for Penobscot Valley High School
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 5:55 p.m.
HOWLAND, Maine — Principal Carol Marcinkus has announced honors parts for the Class of 2013 at Penobscot Valley High School. Class Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, and the graduation ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 10, in the ...
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Hermon High School announces 2013 honor parts
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 5:21 p.m.
HERMON, Maine — Principal Brian M. Walsh has announced the honor parts for the Hermon High School graduating Class of 2013. Commencement ceremonies will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at the Collins Center for the Arts, Orono. Samantha Jane Bullard, daughter of Robert Bullard of Bangor and ...
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UMF President Kathryn A. Foster presides over her first UMF Commencement Ceremony
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 5:11 p.m.
FARMINGTON, Maine — With a celebratory air of excitement, University of Maine at Farmington held its 2013 Commencement Ceremony this morning, Saturday, May 18, with new UMF President Kathryn A. Foster presiding. Foster, faculty, administrators and dignitaries led the graduates in a traditional procession to the festive sounds of bagpipes ...
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Houlton High School 2013 honor parts
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 5:01 p.m.
HOULTON, Maine — Houlton High School has announced its honor parts for its 2013 graduation: Valedictorian Rebekah Holmes is the daughter of Christopher and Mary-Ann Holmes of Houlton. Rebekah is vice president of Houlton’s Chapter of the National Honor Society and serves as Student Council secretary/treasurer as well as class ...
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KVCC graduates more than 500 students
Bangor Daily News on May 20, 2013, at 4:06 p.m.
FAIRFIELD, Maine — More than 500 students graduated May 18 when Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) held its 43rd commencement exercises at the Augusta Civic Center. The public event was well attended by friends and family of graduates from 27 programs marching before a capacity crowd. Speaking to the assembly, ...
Central High principal placed on administrative leave with pay after police charges
CORINTH, Maine — Central High School Principal Garry Spencer has been placed on administrative leave with pay, according to RSU 64 Superintendent Daniel Higgins. “[Spencer will be on administrative leave] until my investigation is completed and the findings are determined,” Higgins said on Monday. Higgins said last week that he ...
East Millinocket leaders delay vote on Schenck roof repair project
EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine — The Board of Selectmen will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday to consider the repair of Schenck High School’s roof as part of a project with a cost that might increase to $2.1 million, officials said. Selectmen met for about 40 minutes at the town office on ...
Georgetown voters to consider school security upgrades
GEORGETOWN, Maine — The Board of Selectmen has approved a request of $20,000 to upgrade security at Georgetown Central School. The proposal goes to a town meeting vote on June 8. Kristin Malin, chairwoman of the Georgetown School Committee, made the proposal during the April board meeting. Malin suggested two ...
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Bath student to lead Healthy Changes in Schools throughout Maine
BATH, Maine – Noa Sreden, a student at Bath Middle School, will serve as state ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with the Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council and the NFL, in collaboration with USDA. Fuel Up to Play ...
Mt. Blue regional school district receives grant to increase school safety
By Donna M. Perry, Sun Journal on May 20, 2013, at 5:58 a.m.
FARMINGTON, Maine — All RSU 9 schools will have large numbers on exterior doors to help emergency responders identify which one to use. The Mallett and Mt. Blue High Schools already are labeled. David Leavitt, director of the district’s support services, received a $2,500 grant from the Department of Homeland ...
Maine woman investigating how to lessen domestic violence at the hands of war-scarred veterans
FARMINGTON, Maine — The challenge of domestic violence is an issue of concern for the state. It’s also one that affects veterans, according to Dovey Balsam of Industry, who spent a year researching and proposing ways to help veterans and their families. “The stressors from recent continual wars are exacerbating ...
With or without unconstitutional prayer, students work to finish boats in time for launch
BATH, Maine — Last week South Bristol School canceled its traditional blessing of the fleet after a Washington, D.C.-based organization declared the prayer unconstitutional. But on Friday, controversy was kept at bay as the school’s eighth-graders scrambled to finish building the wooden skiffs with an eye toward the June 14 ...
Eighth-grade boat builders
South Bristol eighth-graders work to finish skiffs in the boat shop at the Maine Maritime Museum in Bath on Friday. South Bristol students have taken part in boat-building projects at the museum for 16 years.
Portland resident escapes war-torn Somalia, earns criminal justice degree from UMPI
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — At college commencement ceremonies across the country, it is not unusual to hear stories about students who have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to receive their degrees. Some have fled war-torn countries, worked several jobs to pay for school or attended college in an area where ...
Education costs pushing up Brewer tax rate, city leaders say
BREWER, Maine — The total combined draft budget is going up less than 1 percent, but a reduction in the tax base and increased costs for education and county taxes means a projected property tax increase, city officials are predicting. “It’s a very unusual year,” Finance Director Karen Fussell said ...
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Genealoogy: Find Your Family Roots
GENEALOGY: BUILD YOUR FAMILY TREE GENEALOGY: BUILD YOUR FAMILY TREE Wednesdays June 5, 12 & 19 Gibbs Library, Washington Maine In this three part hands on workshop, Norman and Libby Casas, will teach you how to use internet based programs to find your ancestors. You will use popular genealogy search ...
Residents weigh in on future of Rockland-area schools
ROCKLAND, Maine — Faced with increasing costs and declining enrollments, a blueprint for the future of Regional School Unit 13 is coming together. Residents from Thomaston are encouraged to meet Sunday to discuss a possible reconfiguration of schools in the six-community district, made up of Rockland, Thomaston, St. George, South ...
LePage tells legislative leaders he’s moving out of State House because of ‘censorship’
Nichole Cable’s friends, family attend accused killer’s emotionally charged court appearance
Lincoln’s Coffee Pot Cafe shuts its doors
Maine Sports Hall of Fame member, DJ Dana Wilson convicted of child pornography possession
Community members rally in memory of Nichole Cable; events, fundraisers planned
Guest Post: “I’m about ready to name my daughter Revolution.”
Rep. Diane Russell’s fool’s errand
Help Maine charter schools succeed before adding more
Goodwin steps down as Brewer High School boys basketball coach
Tommy Lawrence pitches UMaine baseball to victory in first America East tournament game
Garcia sorry after ‘stupid’ Woods fried chicken jibe
Live updates: UMaine baseball vs. Stony Brook at America East Championship
Martin, Gardner pitch Hampden baseball team past Brewer
Maine School of Science and Mathematics alumni drawn to give back to magnet school
Federal agencies eye return to restored historic Custom House in Portland
It’s hard to keep secrets from a friend who is clairvoyant
New York City rumble showcases Maine’s lobster roll dominance
