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University of Maine at Augusta announces four semifinalists for top administrative role

by Emily Duggan March 23, 2023March 24, 2023

The candidates for president of the University of Maine at Augusta will visit the Augusta campus next week.

River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education

Voters will decide whether to accept a state loan for Dixfield high school bathrooms

by Marianne Hutchinson March 22, 2023

Regional School Unit 56 would be responsible for less than a third of the $214,750.

Maine, News, Schools & Education

Bill would require Maine schools to allow students 30 minutes to eat lunch

by Joe Lawlor March 22, 2023March 23, 2023

Advocates say 20-minute lunches do not give students enough time, resulting in food waste.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday

by Sun Journal Staff Report March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.

Advertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

Otisfield Community School portable unit’s entry ramp, stairs approved

by Nicole Carter March 22, 2023March 21, 2023

Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School Principal Paul Bickford announces inaugural Hall of Fame inductees as this year’s cheering and girls basketball teams presented their championship trophies at the school board meeting.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Lewiston school officials propose deeper cuts to special education

by Vanessa Paolella March 21, 2023

The district may cut half a million dollars budgeted for out-of-district special education placements that it does not expect to use this school year.

Franklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Photos: Spring break is over, now back to the grind

by Brian Ponce March 21, 2023

Maine, News, Schools & Education

As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students

by Gillian Graham March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Enrollment in Maine’s community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling short of demand at many campuses.