Terri Watson, 65, is running for re-election against newcomer Kaleb Pushard, 22.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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MCI graduates 110 in 148th commencement exercises
1966 alum Norbert W. Young Jr. urges grads to draw on their strong MCI foundation in the future.
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Waterville board to consider final plan for $200 million athletic complex at Colby College
The 350,000-square-foot building would include the first Olympic-sized swimming pool in Maine.
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Emotions run strong at Madison Area Memorial High School graduation
More than 40 seniors graduated, and the valedictorian fought back tears on stage, during a graduation that featured ‘Survivor’ winner Bob Crowley.
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Ex-Penn State president will serve 2-month jail sentence
Former President Graham Spanier was found guilty in March for his role in the college sex abuse scandal.
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LePage vows to veto any school funding increase that doesn’t include education reforms
The Legislature and the governor have just one month to reach agreement on education funding, which has become the top obstacle to a budget deal.
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Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed
The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.
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Augusta school board mulling cuts to budget after city requests $444K reduction
An elementary school teacher, a nurse, a computer technician and a security guard are being considered for elimination.
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Crowd divided at RSU 9 preliminary district budget vote
At Wednesday night’s meeting, RSU 9 residents wrestled over proposed budget increases and what it takes to properly serve the district’s students
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Speller from Gray nails early words at national bee, but falls short of advancing
Naomi Zarin of Portland’s Friends School won’t advance to the semifinals.