Over the past few months, dozens of students at Geiger Elementary School have received books from the school’s new vending machine as a reward for being kind to others.
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Spruce Mountain parent asks school board for definition for skin colors
John Benedetto of Livermore Falls said students are calling his second grade daughter Black.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school board keeping ‘Gender Queer’ in high school library
A controversial book about gender and sexual identity will remain available to students at Leavitt Area High School after a 5-3 vote by Maine School Administrative District 52 directors.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico school awarded environmental education award
Meroby Elementary School in Mexico has been awarded the 2022-23 School of the Year award by the Maine Environmental Education Association
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, Schools & Education
Actor Tony Shalhoub announces donations to USM arts center, credits college for launching his career
Shalhoub, who graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 1977, was at the Portland school Thursday, where he was named honorary chairman of the fundraising drive and pledged $150,000 of his own money.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Bates College plans to add 8 more professors
Seeking to bolster the strength of its academic program, Lewiston college eyes faculty growth.
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Maine College of Art & Design hires new exhibitions director
Iris Williamson will oversee short- and long-term exhibitions at the college’s Institute for Contemporary Art and serve as a resource for hundreds of students.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee OKs budget goals, hears report on federal funds
Committee members set budget goals for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and reviewed successes made possible by Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Hope Association announces 48th annual snowmobile Ride-in
Executive Director Miki Skehan focusing on connecting participants with the community through volunteer services and activities.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based MSAD 52 board to decide on ‘Gender Queer’ book for library
A committee formed to review the book recommended that it remain in the library. A Turner parent has appealed the decision, bringing the vote to the board of directors.