Labor center launches with goal of teaching, protecting workers’ rights

The Charles Scontras Center for Labor and Community Education, set to open at USM this fall, will offer free classes and workshops for community members who want to learn about labor history and how to organize and lead a union.

Campus of former Unity College going up for sale

It follows sweeping changes for Unity Environmental University and the future use of its campus.

Second vote set on Wales-based school district budget

The first vote in Regional School Unit 4 failed.

Photo: Stocking the classroom in Mechanic Falls

Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds

Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.

RSU 9 looking for new ways to tackle absenteeism

Superintendent Christian Elkington and the rest of RSU 9 administration will be re-thinking their strategies around chronic absenteeism in the coming school year.

Twelve Maine districts to get federal funds to make school meals better

They are among 264 rural or small districts nationwide to be awarded a total of $30 million by the national nonprofit Action for Healthy Kids.

Photo: Red Eddies ghosting supporters

Community members who have been ghosted by a lawn display, are invited to donate $25 to have the display removed, or donate $50 to have it moved to the yard of a friend, neighbor or alumni.

School board member’s resignation adds to tumult for York County school district

Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.

Following clash over Trump, Pride flags, Gardiner high schoolers now required to submit proposals to hang items on walls

Officials decided not to extend a temporary rule imposed in June only allowing the display of the American flag.