Several residents shared concerns about moving to a fiscal year, however Town Manager Erica LaCroix believes doing so offers better budgeting accuracy.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.
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UMF researchers want to know, how smart is your cat?
The Maine Cat Lab at the University of Maine at Farmington is conducting the first-ever international study of cat intelligence.
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Edward Little High School’s biggest-in-Maine auditorium puts Auburn in spotlight
With the latest technology, community partnerships, and a vision for growth, the Donald M. Gay Performing Arts Center sets out to become a centerpiece for Auburn’s arts and events.
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USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.
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Community tree steward to offer orchard care workshops at Lewiston-Auburn schools
Sean O’Connell is on a mission to teach L-A youth and adults about trees and orchard maintenance.
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Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve ‘unconditional support’ in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.
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Lewiston’s newest child care center to focus on special needs
Lewiston local Lisa Jones opened KidSpace Inclusive Childcare in late January with hopes of attracting families with children who have special needs.
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Maine schools told to remove DEI or lose federal funding
A letter from the U.S. Department of Education instructs states to remove race-based diversity, equity and inclusion programs from schools within 14 days or lose federal funding.
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EPA visits Winthrop schools as part of electric bus investigation
The buses supplied to Winthrop by Lion Electric Co. through a federal program have been faulty.