Michele Figueira had sued the York School Department last summer, alleging officials created a hostile work environment in which she was discriminated against for being gay. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
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Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Clover Health Care fosters relationships between preschoolers and ‘grandfriends’
The friendships formed between some in the youngest generation and some in the oldest generation in our society are rewarding to both groups involved.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Pine Tree District FIRST Robotics Competition draws thousands to Lewiston
High school students from Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts and Connecticut competed Saturday at The Colisée.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
Service workers at Maine’s 7 community colleges say system is stalling negotiations
The union is demanding wage increases for the 165 employees currently working under a contract that expired in July 2023.
Posted inSchools & Education
Farmington-based school district hires Joel Smith as principal
Joel Smith has served as interim principal for the district for one year and the RSU 9 board of directors have formally extended a two-year contract.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Directors back new procedure for screening library materials in Dixfield-based schools
If librarians read inconsistent reviews of materials, the materials would be sent to the superintendent for consideration.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-area school board considers $2.62 million in cuts from its 2024-25 budget proposal
Included in the long list of cuts throughout the district are the golf and math teams at Mountain Valley High School, and the alpine/Nordic ski team at Mountain Valley Middle School, among others.
Posted inNation / World, Schools & Education
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill settlement
The settlement clarifies that mentions are allowed in Florida classrooms provided it’s not part of instruction.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Schools & Education
St. Joseph’s College lays off 10 employees
No teaching positions were eliminated, according to college President Joseph Cassidy.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Andover School budget to include a referendum vote
Residents approved the reinstatement of a referendum vote on the school budget by 123-57 on March 5.