Turnout for the election was low, with a little over 3% of the 7,120 registered voters in Lisbon participating, according to city data.
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Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills education budgets, construction bond and grants win passage
Maine School Administrative District 17 construction projects get funding approval.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
RSU 16 towns approve $27.40 million school budget
POLAND — The three towns in Regional School Unit 16 on Tuesday approved a $27.40 million budget, 447 to 280. The results were: Mechanic Falls, 81 yes and 68 no; Minot, 93 yes and 49 no; and Poland, 273 yes and 163 no.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn residents approve $59.1 million school budget, extra state funds
The school budget was approved by a vote of 776-168, and the special municipal referendum passed 768-172.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon School Committee maintains superintendent’s contract, addresses agenda confusion
LISBON — School employees, students and community members went before the Lisbon School Committee Monday night in support of teachers as contract negotiations continue to play out. Several attendees asked the committee to consider dismissing Superintendent Richard Green, who was due for a routine performance review and potential contract adjustments. Members of the collective bargaining […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
USM’s Lewiston campus to develop ‘health education corridor’
As part of a redevelopment process, L-AC aims to strengthen its undergraduate and graduate health care programs, and redefine its role in the Lewiston area.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
House votes down proposed rating system for school books
It was one of several bills seeking to restrict books and discussions in schools about controversial topics, including gender identity and sexual orientation.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Portland police investigate fight at Portland High School
The altercation involving several boys was caught on camera and posted on Twitter.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Megan Parks to seek fifth term on Lewiston School Committee
Born in Lewiston and a graduate of Lewiston High School, she has served as the at-large representative for the past eight years.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Leavitt Area High School presents diplomas to 121 graduates
The seniors, along with family members and friends, assembled at The Colisée in Lewiston, with many of the students using the time before their graduation ceremony to talk, laugh and take selfies or group photographs.