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Domo arigato, master roboto: 72 student teams build, compete in VEX competition in South Portland

by Bonnie Washuk and Gillian Graham March 9, 2024March 10, 2024

The VEX Robotics State Championship was held Saturday in South Portland. 8 winning teams will go on to national competition in Dallas in April.

Nation / World, Schools & Education

School shootings prompt more states to fund digital maps for first responders

by DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press March 8, 2024March 8, 2024

Spurred by mass shootings, thousands of school districts have hired companies to produce detailed digital maps that can help police, firefighters and medical professionals respond more quickly in emergencies.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Mexico tech school accepts $2.3 million bid for constructing welding building

by Marianne Hutchinson March 7, 2024March 8, 2024

The work must be completed by December to comply with a finance agreement.

Androscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education

Wales-based school district assesses possible closure of Libby Tozier and Sabattus Primary schools

by Christopher Wheelock March 6, 2024March 7, 2024

Any move to consolidate could be affected by the town of Litchfield’s decision on whether or not to separate from RSU 4.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston School Committee to allow superintendent to dismiss school early

by Kendra Caruso March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

If school is canceled early, staff ride the bus with children to be make sure someone is home.

Nation / World, News, Schools & Education

Liberty University fined a record $14 million for violating campus safety law

by Susan Svrluga The Washington Post March 5, 2024March 5, 2024

The Education Department found numerous violations of the federal Clery Act on campus safety.

Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education

The book ‘Rick’ remains in Spruce Mountain Elementary School library in Jay after appeal fails

by Pam Harnden March 4, 2024March 5, 2024

The decision followed a complaint that the book “Rick” is inappropriate for that age group.

Local & State, Schools & Education

Portland school district settles lawsuit with former employee for $100,000

by Lana Cohen March 4, 2024March 4, 2024

Eric Poulin had sued the district alleging wrongful termination after he spoke publicly about staffing shortages in the program for high-needs students.