Jameson Davis, who ran unopposed last year for the RSU 21 seat, announced she was stepping down in a full-page ad in her local paper, saying the board is too focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Following clash over Trump, Pride flags, Gardiner high schoolers now required to submit proposals to hang items on walls
Officials decided not to extend a temporary rule imposed in June only allowing the display of the American flag.
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Monmouth Academy groundskeeper charged with sex crimes involving teenage student
Randall J. LaRochelle, 39, was arrested for incidents that allegedly took place at his Belgrade home.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Department deficient in some areas of special education, audit shows
A state audit found some areas in the Auburn school district’s special education program which are not up to standard.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Former Lewiston special education director’s lawsuit ends
Pamela Boucher had sued Lewiston School Committee and that city’s schools superintendent for wrongful termination.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools & Education
UMaine System ready to recognize union for graduate student workers
An agreement in the works means the union and University of Maine System administrators can forgo government intervention.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine chancellor wins back confidence of trustees, but not all the faculty
Some faculty are still not satisfied with Chancellor Dannel Malloy and say his contract renewal process lacked transparency and opportunities for participation.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Change is on the horizon as UMaine system struggles financially
The seven-university system is contending with declines in enrollment, state funding that hasn’t kept pace with inflation, and lingering doubts about its chancellor’s leadership.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Face Time: McKayla Kendall helps empower others with cleft lips after learning to accept her own
Bates College sophomore McKayla Kendall talks about overcoming appearance issues related to her cleft lip and her passion for sports
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Schools’ most pressing problem: post-pandemic achievement gaps or culture issues
The outcome of Tuesday’s election in Greene stands to answer whether voters want to see their school board focus on more traditional education issues or pursue controversial policies.