Interim Oxford Hills schools Superintendent Heather Manchester became a unifying leader after months of unrest.
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More students fed in RSU 9 schools
Director of Food Services Andrew Hutchins cites costs for fresh produce.
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Rumford-based school district approves grant for second school resource officer
Regional School Unit 10 will pay part of the cost.
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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
The administration says the pause is allowing the Supreme Court a chance to resolve the case in its current term.
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First-ever Blessings Dinner in Augusta aims to celebrate food, cultures from around the world
The Thanksgiving meal was hosted by the Augusta Adult and Community Education for students enrolled in the English Language Learner program.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland Community School slammed by sickness
POLAND — Poland Community School canceled its popular Friendsgiving event Tuesday because so many students were ill officials thought it wasn’t safe to proceed. In a message to families, Principal Brandi Comeau said “an enormous number of students” were home ill Monday and “a large number” of others had to be sent home during the […]
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Paris selectmen accept petitions to recall 2 school directors; voters to decide
Nearly 700 residents signed the recall petition sparked by the directors’ support of a gender identity policy being considered by the Oxford Hills school board.
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UMaine unveils house made with giant 3D printer
The 600-square-foot house, named BioHome3D, is seen as an environmentally friendly solution to the affordable housing crisis.
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Yarmouth, Falmouth closed schools Friday following online threat
Police said they worked with the FBI to determine that the threat conveyed on social media was not credible.
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Tracing hoax calls will be a daunting challenge
A cybersecurity expert says it will be difficult for the FBI to trace the prank active shooter calls made using an internet protocol that allows the caller to hide their phone number.