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Lewiston school officials propose deeper cuts to special education

by Vanessa Paolella March 21, 2023

The district may cut half a million dollars budgeted for out-of-district special education placements that it does not expect to use this school year.

Franklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal

Photos: Spring break is over, now back to the grind

by Brian Ponce March 21, 2023

Maine, News, Schools & Education

As enrollment grows, Maine community colleges look at options for housing students

by Gillian Graham March 17, 2023March 17, 2023

Enrollment in Maine’s community colleges is up 12% since the state created a free tuition program, but student housing is falling short of demand at many campuses.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Turner teacher reflects on 5 decades of teaching

by Vanessa Paolella March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

With a career spanning nearly 54 years, Larry Sirois has taught math longer than most Mainers have been alive.

Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Rising number of MSAD 52 students turn to adult education to graduate

by Vanessa Paolella March 16, 2023March 17, 2023

Three years after the pandemic, MSAD 52’s adult education high school diploma program has a record number of students enrolled.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education, Skiing, Sports, Varsity Maine

Auburn school officials plan cuts to athletic programs

by Vanessa Paolella March 14, 2023March 17, 2023

Administrators say the cuts were necessary to help offset rising transportation and athletic training costs.

River Valley, Schools & Education

Rumford-based school district hopes to cut $195,000 more from budget proposal

by Marianne Hutchinson March 14, 2023March 15, 2023

Board Chairman Greg Buccina of Rumford and Director Jerry Wiley of Buckfield want town assessments’ increase less than 5%.

Franklin, Schools & Education

Mt. Abram Regional High School earns national safety award

by Mark LaFlamme March 11, 2023March 11, 2023

Principal Tim Richards and MSAD 58 Superintendent Todd Sanders engage staff in active-shooter training because they want to keep students and staff safe. Now, they have a national award to show for their efforts.