AUGUSTA — Maine does well in providing for its children’s health and family and community environments, but they fare less well in education and economic well-being.
Susan McMillan
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LePage: High schools should pay for graduates’ remedial college classes
The governor says the national reputation of Maine schools is poor. “I don’t care where you go in this country – if you come from Maine, you’re looked down upon.”
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Hallowell celebrates 250th anniversary this weekend
This year’s Old Hallowell Day is the high point of the yearlong celebration for the 250th anniversary of Hallowell’s first recorded settlement.
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Gardiner-area residents object to toll inequities
A turnpike official signals the proposed increases may be adjusted when the authority decides Thursday.
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National experts split over Maine’s charter-school law
Some outside groups say it’s the best in the nation, others say it has major flaws.
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Crowd at Whatever Family Festival defies heat
Despite the heat wafting up from the asphalt between breezes, thousands flocked to the Whatever Family Festival Kids Day at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday.
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Scholarships available for architecture camp
Up to 25 high school students will have their $250 registration fee paid.
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16 towns move to pull out of RSUs
Critics say they haven’t seen the financial benefits of school consolidation and miss local control.
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Panel puts off OK of virtual charter schools
The commission says it needs more time to consider them, despite sharp prodding by Gov. LePage.
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Charter school panel defies LePage
Despite fierce objections from Gov. Paul LePage, the Maine Charter School Commission will not consider two applications to open virtual charter schools this fall.