Billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale had a suprise for the graduating class at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, but it came with a catch.
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Great grad: Edward Little’s Micah Joler aspires to work in the medical field with children
Her exceptional organizational skills helped her balance school and extracurriculars.
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Paris-based school board assesses ‘takeaways’ from budget meeting
MSAD 17 directors hope more people show up to vote June 11.
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Former UMaine-Augusta president-elect has collected $350,000 and counting via settlement deal
Michael Laliberte, who withdrew in 2022 as president of the University of Maine at Augusta before ever working a day, has continued to receive $20,000 monthly in a settlement payment from the university system.
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Photo Album: See the Meroby Elementary School students work with school bees
At the apiary, students were outfitted with beekeeping suits from the help of their teachers and volunteers to prepare and protect them from the possibility of getting stung.
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Lewiston School Committee agrees to cut proposed budget $500,000
Superintendent Jake Langlais recommended the reduction and listed where cuts could be made.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district superintendent presents resignation
Todd Sanders is relocating to the coast of Maine.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Students at Mexico school celebrate World Bee Day
The Mountain Valley Bees Academy apiary in Mexico was created from a $100,000 Maine Department of education grant in 2022.
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Lincoln County mother appeals dismissal of lawsuit over child’s gender expression at school
Amber Lavigne, of Newcastle, sued Great Salt Bay Community School officials, saying they provided her child with a chest binder and allowed the child to use pronouns different than the ones assigned at birth.
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Great grad: Saint Dominic Academy’s Emma Smith reflects on obstacles, accomplishments
Teachers helped her overcome a learning disability and provided a sense of confidence.