The 5,300-panel solar array on Washington Street is expected to go live in the fall and provide 16 percent of the college’s electricity needs.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
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MCI grads ‘honored to have gone to this school’
Maine Central Institute holds commencement exercises for 110 graduating seniors.
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Photos: Maine’s 2017 high school graduations
Members of the Class of 2017 celebrate the end of their high schools days.
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Graduates to watch in Maine’s class of 2017
The class of 2017 has some pretty remarkable students, including these driven young people.
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Waterville planners likely to weigh final proposal for athletic facility Monday
The Colby College complex calls for Maine’s first Olympic-sized pool and could help the city bring in $1 million annually.
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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Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed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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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.
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Check out our lists of top high school seniors for 2017
These students were at the top of their graduating classes at these southern Maine high schools.