The 4.9% increase means Greene would see a 6.99% rise in its assessment, Leeds a 5.15% rise and Turner a 2.60% rise, if the plan is approved.
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Maine lawmakers make last-minute changes to school funding formula bill
Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.
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Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget cuts 6.5 positions
The staff cuts include two open teacher positions and a special education role.
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For some Bethel-area kids, class is wherever they are learning
In SAD 44 towns, 49 students out of 630 are registered for homeschooling. Here’s how five of the homeschoolers define learning.
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Supporters object to trans sports referendum ballot language
The secretary of state released draft language this week for how the initiative, which seeks to limit school sports participation and use of bathrooms and similar spaces to a student’s assigned sex at birth, would appear on the November ballot.
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Spruce Mountain senior earns 2026 Principal’s Award
Annalaya Spear, of Jay, has been named the recipient at Spruce Mountain High School.
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Water damage shuts down Poland Community School for third day
The school has been closed since Monday as crews work to repair the building, according to Regional School Unit 16 officials.
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5 takeaways as Auburn prepares to move 6th graders to the middle school
‘Having all three grades in the school improves relationships and the culture, Superintendent Susan Dorris said.
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Oxford Hills principal’s award winner chosen for leadership, advocacy
Senior Ronan Brown of Harrison is passionate about politics, progressive causes and the outdoors, Principal Paul Bickford said.
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Rumford-based school district names next superintendent
Matt Gilbert will take over after Superintendent Deb Alden retires in June.