Advocates say 20-minute lunches do not give students enough time, resulting in food waste.
Schools & Education
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Weapons confiscated from 2 Lewiston elementary students Tuesday
The incidents, which occurred at Connors and McMahon elementary schools, were not connected.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Otisfield Community School portable unit’s entry ramp, stairs approved
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school officials propose deeper cuts to special education
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.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students
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.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner teacher reflects on 5 decades of teaching
With a career spanning nearly 54 years, Larry Sirois has taught math longer than most Mainers have been alive.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Rising number of MSAD 52 students turn to adult education to graduate
Three years after the pandemic, MSAD 52’s adult education high school diploma program has a record number of students enrolled.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Auburn school officials plan cuts to athletic programs
Administrators say the cuts were necessary to help offset rising transportation and athletic training costs.
Posted inRiver Valley, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district hopes to cut $195,000 more from budget proposal
Board Chairman Greg Buccina of Rumford and Director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield want town assessments’ increase less than 5%.