The number of international students in the U.S. grew by 12% in the 2022-23 academic year – the largest single-year increase in more than 40 years.
Schools & Education
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru students, staff host River Valley area veterans
World War II Army veterans Marlin Thurston, 101, and Cleon Fletcher, 96, attended the ceremony and breakfast.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Intruder arrested after gaining access to two Spruce Mountain schools
It appears the intruder entered Spruce Mountain Middle School as a student was leaving, and then was apparently let into the high school by a student where he was later arrested and banned from the district.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
State workers vote no confidence in director of child development services
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.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education
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.
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.