The ombudsman will be charged with helping to guide the transition to a new health insurance exchange that has met pushback from unions and retired employees.
Schools & Education
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Its finances stronger than expected, Bates delivers pay hikes to staff
The Lewiston college has not been hit as hard as anticipated by costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Saint Joseph’s College closes campus after surge in COVID-19 cases
The private school in Standish says 12 students have tested positive in the past week, forcing it to immediately transition to a remote learning system.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Sabattus mom makes successful leap into home schooling
SABATTUS — Danielle Davis started home schooling her three sons — ages 5, 7, and 11 — last summer, and has not looked back. “Even when you don’t think they’re learning, they’re learning,” Davis said. Davis had already been a stay-home mom, so the transition for her might have been a tad easier than for […]
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
For hardy Maine teachers and students, outdoor learning will continue this winter
With the right preparation and community partnerships, some educators are planning on keeping outdoor learning going through the winter as a means of fighting COVID-19.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Kids take on COVID-19
Three area teens are making the pandemic a little easier for everyone.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Teachers union contesting RSU 9 school board statement
A lack of consensus continues between the RSU 9 school board and staff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston, Auburn high schools closing after COVID-19 outbreaks
Lewiston high school students will go back to in-person learning on Nov. 18. In Auburn, students will continue remote learning until Nov. 23.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston mayor accepting School Committee applications
The deadline for applying to fill the vacant Ward 7 seat is Nov. 19.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 forms equity advisory committee
The committee can only suggest program ideas, not create them.