Board Chairman Greg Buccina of Rumford and Director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield want town assessments’ increase less than 5%.
Schools & Education
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
Mt. Abram Regional High School earns national safety award
Principal Tim Richards and MSAD 58 Superintendent Todd Sanders engage staff in active-shooter training because they want to keep students and staff safe. Now, they have a national award to show for their efforts.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston students build community with learning activities
Students across the district participated in fun, engaging activities Friday in recognition of national Social and Emotional Learning Day.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain district proposed budget up $1.1 million
The proposed Regional School Unit 73 budget for 2023-24 is $23.3 million.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Photo Album: Edward Little seniors win Winter Carnival
Despite what at first appeared to be a clear sophomore victory, the Edward Little High School Winter Carnival Cup was in the end handed to the Class of 2023.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
University of Maine System lifts COVID vaccine mandate
The system is still encouraging community members to get vaccinated and boosted.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate
A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Surge of asylum seekers means children wait weeks to be screened for school enrollment
The district has shifted some staff responsibilities and is working to hire an additional staff member to help try to keep up with the influx of new students, many of whom are multilingual learners who often need substantial support.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston superintendent recommends cutting over 50 positions
Concurrent reductions in funding from both the state and federal government paired with a significant rise in staffing costs has left Lewiston schools with a $7.8 million shortfall in their initial budget proposal.
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SHARECenter reopens in new building, plans retail store
Members are able to shop for supplies on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.