8+ hour, 55+ min ago  (1420+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE:This story is the third in a series examining homeschooling in rural Maine and its growing popularity. At Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center in Jay, getting outside and interacting with nature takes centerstage. Working with animals has become a…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1391+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE:This story is the second of three parts examining home schooling in rural Maine and its growing popularity. JAY " Parents who choose to homeschool their children say that decision is not a rejection of learning or teachers, but…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1499+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: This story is the first of three parts examining homeschooling in rural Maine and its growing popularity. JAY " For longtime Franklin County homeschooling parent Lisa Berry, of Jay, homeschooling was never just an educational decision, it was a…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (365+ words) Local students traded screens and hallways for lakes, trails and campfire circles this fall, as three Franklin County school groups stayed overnight at Maine Huts & Trails backcountry lodges, trips made possible by local residents and businesses who sponsored lodging costs....