Two bills would open the door to recall elections for any reason, while a third would require misconduct such as misuse of public funds.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Community college adjunct professors call for higher pay
Adjunct instructors who teach in the state’s community colleges held a rally Thursday at Southern Maine Community College to call for higher wages as part of a labor contract that’s under negotiation. Organizers said the community colleges rely on the instructors, who work on limited-term contracts. They often have graduate degrees and extensive professional and […]
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Legislators consider bills to stem Maine’s shortage of educators
The Legislature’s Education and Cultural Affairs Committee heard testimony on 8 bills Thursday.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Richmond School Committee adds positions back into proposed budget after residents oppose cuts
The positions officials planned to cut included two that are now filled, and several that are vacant but that residents said are needed.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Budget vote for Spruce Mountain school district is Tuesday
Voters in Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls will go to the polls in those towns.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn raises proposed school budget with extra state funds
The funding will come directly from the state and will not lead to a further increase in proposed tax impact.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Leavitt Area High School removes sex-themed graphic novel from library
‘Let’s Talk About It’ covers topics likes consent, body image, safe sex and gender/sexual identity, but also shares advice on masturbation, kinks, sexting and porn.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico vocational school budget vote set for May 3
The proposed $2.4 million budget is nearly $400,000 more than this year.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school board approves rafting trip
Students learn paddling strokes, how to tip a canoe over and water safety.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school system passes $22.45 million budget
The directors representing Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales adopted a budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The increase is 5.46% more than the previous year’s budget of $21.3 million.