Volunteers with the Litchfield Conservation Commission, Smithfield Plantation trustees and Friends of the Cobbossee Watershed organized the field trip that has been happening for over 15 years.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Former Portland teacher files federal lawsuit against district, former superintendent
Eric Poulin filed the suit in federal court on Wednesday saying he was retaliated against for raising concerns about staffing levels.
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Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Proposals to arm school staff draw emotional arguments at State House
Amid a rise in mass shootings nationwide, Maine legislators consider how to keep the state’s students safe.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Coach, parent ask for return of soccer at Dirigo High School next year
The soccer program was one cut made by the RSU 56 board of directors at their April 11 meeting to reach their proposed $13.55 million budget for the 2023-24 school year.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain School District budget passes
The total vote from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls was 397-256.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston school team wins state cooking competition for second year
AUGUSTA — Judges for the Maine Farm to School Cook-off said Tuesday it was a tough decision to name a winner. On one side, the mother-son team from Lewiston made cheesy enchiladas paired with fruit salad, and carrot and jícama slaw. The other mother-son duo from Skowhegan offered pan-seared chicken over carrot puree with chicken […]
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
USM opens new training facility for nursing students
The training facility includes a simulation lab that replicates hospital rooms and an athletic and physical training teaching room.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Schools & Education
Police launch investigation after Cony student posts photo of gun, ‘concerning words’ on social media
Additional police officers are stationed at Cony Middle and High School following the post made by a student who is not currently in the United States.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee reduces tax impact, makes no further cuts
The revised budget would have a tax rate increase of $1.34, or an increase of $268 on a property valued at $200,000.
Posted inSchools & Education
Volunteers sought for Futures Task Force in Poland-based school district
POLAND — Regional School Unit 16 is looking for “highly motivated, collaborative and analytical individuals” to join its Futures Task Force. According to a news release from the three-town school district, the goal of the task force “is to develop and present recommendations to the school board in September 2023 to achieve cost savings and […]