Maine School Administrative District 49 in recent weeks has tested sinks and drinking fountains at district schools for lead levels, with 16 of the 26 fixtures at Albion Elementary School above recommended levels.
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SAD 17 tackles transportation crisis with internal resources
Oxford Hills School District continues to focus on communication, driver retention, problem-solving and recruitment.
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Spruce Mountain school district puts off decision on scheduling professional development time next year
Switching from late-arrival to early-release days would give staff two-hour blocks for training.
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Penn State administrator named next president of USM
Jacqueline Edmonson, current chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State Greater Allegheny, will start in her job on July 1.
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More than 300 walk at UMaine Augusta’s first in-person ceremony since 2019
The event featured an address from diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Anthony James Jr., and the university’s first degrees conferred under its new graduate programs.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Canton loses third town office employee this year
Selectmen accepted Deputy Clerk Nicki Girard’s resignation Thursday.
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Turner students build hydroponics systems during agriculture study
Gifted and talented students at Tripp Middle School are learning about technology in agriculture.
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University of Southern Maine faculty senate votes no confidence in chancellor
USM faculty cited the departure of 3 system presidents within the year and a lack of faculty input in important University of Maine System decisions.
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UMaine System chancellor calls for review of active employment searches and policies governing them
The change comes after faculty from the University of Maine at Augusta voted no confidence both in its presidential search and the chancellor.
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County teachers of the year announced in Maine
The 16 honorees include educators from Portland, Kennebunk and Lewiston.