The union representing agency workers called on the Maine Department of Education to replace Director Roberta Lucas, citing a ‘toxic work environment’ and her ‘apparent support’ for dissolving the agency.
Schools & Education
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Fourth time is the charm as Sabattus, Litchfield, Wales approve new school budget
The proposed RSU 4 budget was trimmed nearly $1 million since the first referendum in June.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee members retain seats in uncontested races
There were a couple of new people elected to the School Committee this year in uncontested races.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Megan Parks retains at-large Lewiston School Committee seat
Newcomer upsets Ward 7 incumbent, winning by just a handful of votes.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Contractor chosen for new school in Mexico
Landry/French Construction of Scarborough submitted the lowest bid of $70.3 million.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills School District must seek waiver for closing schools after Lewiston shootings
If denied, the closings would be counted as snow days.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Struggling UMaine System sees some bright spots
Enrollment at the system’s 7 campuses is declining less than expected and students are taking more credit hours, which also helps the bottom line.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Mexico tech school enrollment about double from last year
Most students come from Mountain Valley High School in Rumford and Dirigo High School in Dixfield.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education
One man arrested as schools, colleges in Maine go into lockdown
Threats were made against students and staff at MSAD 75, Northern Maine Community College and several Skowhegan-area schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop holds candlelight vigil for victims of Lewiston mass shooting
The vigil was held Wednesday night at Winthrop High School and honored the lives of student Aaron Young, 14; his father, Bill Young, 43; and Jason Walker, 51, the uncle of a Winthrop High School student.