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Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Turner-based school board revises wording on parental rights on student education

by Kendra Caruso September 25, 2023September 26, 2023

Some Maine School Administrative District 52 directors concerned draft resolution would be misinterpreted by parents.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Donna Gallant seeks Lewiston School Committee Ward 7 seat

September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The retired social worker hopes to address safety concerns in city schools.

Maine, Schools & Education

UMaine wants to lure people back to school to finish college degrees

by Lana Cohen September 25, 2023September 25, 2023

The University of Maine System is offering new financial incentives that it hopes will attract some of the more than 280,000 Maine residents with partially completed degrees.

Arts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education

This Cape Elizabeth senior started writing a musical in middle school. Now, it’s hitting the stage.

by Megan Gray September 24, 2023September 25, 2023

Hadley Johnson wrote the music, lyrics and book for ‘Afterthought.’ She’s also the director, choreographer and star.

Business, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Expanded program brings more hands-on learning to new Edward Little High School

by Kendra Caruso September 24, 2023September 25, 2023

Some of Lewiston Regional Technical Center’s most in-demand courses are now at the new Auburn high school, with more planned in the next few years.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston accident is latest crash involving Maine school bus

by Lana Cohen September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

No one was injured and there was no significant damage when a car struck a school bus Friday morning in Lewiston, but accidents involving school buses are far too common, officials say.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Patrick Dempsey talks career, high school, bestows wisdom on Leavitt High students

by Kendra Caruso September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

Dempsey gave students a half hour to ask their questions, most of which pertained to his local upbringing and career.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Principal hired for Leeds Central School

by Kendra Caruso September 21, 2023September 25, 2023

GREENE — Directors of Maine School Administrative District 52 on Thursday unanimously approved Superintendent Cari Medd’s recommendation to hire Shannon Bartash as principal at Leeds Central School. The assistant principal at Lisbon Community School will begin her new job Oct. 2. Medd advised directors that Bartash received good recommendations from the Lisbon school. She also […]