PARIS — Oxford Hills School District directors voted Monday night to authorize $2.34 million to finance improvements at three elementary schools. Voters in June approved a $2.55 million bond to pay for security improvements and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act at Waterford Memorial, Otisfield Community and Harrison Elementary schools. Of that, $2.34 will […]
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New University of Maine at Augusta president seeks to deepen community relationships
As Jenifer Cushman takes the helm of the third-largest school in Maine’s state university system, she’s looking to draw in people seeking to finish degrees they began years ago, or who never thought they would go to college.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine’s most selective colleges say little about their legacy admissions practices
Bowdoin, Colby and Bates answered few questions about preference given to applicants related to alumni and donors.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools may reduce funding for homeless students support program next year
School officials are asking The Store Next Door to find funding for staff positions as another difficult budget season looms.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
New Edward Little High School on track to open next month
Some odds and ends will still be unfinished, but the essential academic and administrative spaces will be ready.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 task force: ‘We are maxed out in space’
With no plans to build a new school for all district prekindergarten through sixth graders, residents and school officials have to figure out the best use of existing schools to ease student crowding.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Paul Beauparlant seeking reelection to Lewiston School Committee
Beauparlant has represented Ward 7 since January 2021.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn officials applaud sharp rise in graduation rate
Edward Little Principal Scott Annear said the high school is projected to have a 92%-94% four-year graduation rate for the class of 2024.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Free community college program extended, CMCC predicts another record year
Students who graduate in the Class of 2024 and 2025 are now eligible for the program.