The Maine Center for Disease Control said other students may have been exposed at the high school and at a basketball game at Massabesic High School.
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Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Rescinded admissions, a class-action suit: Fallout from college scandal spreads
Questions remain about what will happen to the college students who were admitted under circumstances being scrutinized by the FBI.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Budget shortfall of $3 million expected at UMaine System
The staff is recommending that the system dip into reserves to help fund the budget, despite increases in tuition, enrollment and state funding.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Vulnerable Mainers pin hopes on bill to tighten vaccination standards
Banning all non-medical exemptions to vaccinations for measles, pertussis and other infectious diseases would improve protection for Mainers – especially those with compromised immune systems.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Parents, bus drivers bring concerns to RSU 16 board
Contracting service, student safety and radio communications raise questions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Schools & Education
Lewiston senior follows role model to win 2019 state Poetry Out Loud competition
Joao Victor, a senior at Lewiston High School, won the State of Maine 2019 Poetry Out Loud Finals, held Monday at the Waterville Opera House.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief
For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Skowhegan-based school board votes 14-9 to retire ‘Indians’ sports nickname
Board met with their attorney, then discussed future of the name and what it means to Native Americans who say the name is racist.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn’t pay the minimum.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 board considers budget cuts
Regional School Unit 73 directors are told revenue shortfalls will impact the proposed 2019-20 budget.