Despite what at first appeared to be a clear sophomore victory, the Edward Little High School Winter Carnival Cup was in the end handed to the Class of 2023.
Schools & Education
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
University of Maine System lifts COVID vaccine mandate
The system is still encouraging community members to get vaccinated and boosted.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate
A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Surge of asylum seekers means children wait weeks to be screened for school enrollment
The district has shifted some staff responsibilities and is working to hire an additional staff member to help try to keep up with the influx of new students, many of whom are multilingual learners who often need substantial support.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston superintendent recommends cutting over 50 positions
Concurrent reductions in funding from both the state and federal government paired with a significant rise in staffing costs has left Lewiston schools with a $7.8 million shortfall in their initial budget proposal.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
SHARECenter reopens in new building, plans retail store
Members are able to shop for supplies on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford school students learn behavior skills by working with horses
Six middle school students from Western Foothills Regional Program in Rumford are attending equine therapy sessions at Boondocks Farm in Canton.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
New Bowdoin president a psychology professor, dean with a global perspective
Safa Zaki is the first woman to lead the college in its 229-year history.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 Director Robert Jewell teases lawsuit, argues for executive session
Robert Jewell made a motion to engage SAD 17’s school board in a private discussion about a possible lawsuit without the district’s legal counsel present.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon schools propose flat budget
Due to increased state funding, school administrators are proposing a spending plan which would reduce Lisbon’s school tax.