The City Council, which must approve the School Committee’s budget, is looking for no local increase next year.
Schools & Education
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RSU 9 cautiously closes Farmington area schools Wednesday
With two COVID-19 cases at RSU 9 confirmed and a backlogged CDC, select schools will close for an extended period.
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Timeline for hiring new Lewiston High principal to begin in December
The School Committee on Monday night debated its role in the process.
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Lewiston High School prepares for return of students
The high school was disinfected ‘top to bottom’ this week after an outbreak of COVID-19.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills parent expresses concerns about remote learning
PARIS — A parent addressed the School Administrative District 17 board of directors Monday night with concerns about a “lack of consistency in education” for Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School students who are learning remotely. Kim Bell singled out two teachers — Robert Beneca and Amy White — for jobs well done, but lamented that […]
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After considering surge in COVID-19 cases, Lewiston board rejects motion to close schools
Members agreed that a decision to go to fully remote instruction would likely have to be made sometime in the near future.
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UMaine System to hire ombudsman to assist retirees with insurance change
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, 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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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.
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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 […]