It is praised for shrinking its carbon footprint and incorporating sustainability in curriculum.
Schools and Education
News about schools and education from the Portland Press Herald.
Colby College students, staff collect household waste in Waterville
The neighborhood cleanup helps get them more involved with the community.
District was asked not to hire Gray-New Gloucester football coach who urged taunt
His predecessor warned that Duane Greaton, who instructed high schoolers to ridicule an opponent, was unqualified.
Colby College launches $750 million campaign
Several donors who have already made a large dent in that goal are lauded at Friday’s ceremony.
Education committee endorses board members for Maine Maritime, UMaine system
Ande Smith, who narrowly lost a 2016 bid for Congress, will head to MMA, pending Senate approval.
Neo-Nazi Spencer drowned out by protests
Counter demonstrators outnumber Spencer supporters at the University of Florida.
Portrait of Bonny Eagle senior with his gun won’t be in high school yearbook
The school in Standish rejects the photo based on its policies against guns, or images of guns on clothing, in school.
Protester at UMaine serenaded with a love song
A man who showed up to protest during Coming Out Week gets to hear an Elvis Presley classic.
UNE receives $1.3 million to develop better ways to farm seaweed
The university says the research will include develop 3D modeling to simulate weather and wave stresses on farms in the open ocean.
Students from across Maine take part in science day in Augusta
Maine Earth Science Day featured interactive exhibits on geology, lightning, gold prospecting and topography at the Maine State Museum.