Superintendent announces classes at the Readfield schools are canceled as a precaution after an anonymous text threatening violence at the high school.
Schools & Education
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CMCC offers real-world training, degrees for high-demand jobs in Maine
‘Given the current climate, their prospects (of getting a job) are near 100%.’
Winthrop, Somerville schools receive federal funding for electric buses
Winthrop received funding for four electric buses and Somerville-based RSU 12 received funding for two electric buses through EPA Clean School Bus Program.
Appeal filed to remove controversial books from Jay high school library
A committee previously reviewed the books and recommended they stay in the library.
Schools prepare for more illness after outbreak at Cape Elizabeth
School districts in southern Maine are focusing on mitigation strategies as federal health officials predict the worst flu season in 13 years.
Cape Elizabeth High School closed Friday because of COVID-19 outbreak
The school board voted against a mask mandate, but the closure will allow custodial staff to conduct a deep cleaning of the building.
District eyes state grant to build more private gender-neutral bathrooms at Dixfield high school
Gender-neutral bathrooms are preferred by many Dirigo students for privacy.
RSU 9 special services challenged by number, needs of students
Six new educational technicians have been hired to help with the caseload.
New Lisbon town manager ‘down to Earth,’ ‘transparent’
Glenn Michalowski, has held numerous roles in municipal government, including a recent three-year tenure as the assistant town manager in Maplewood, New Jersey.
Error on Lisbon ballots alters School Committee elections
Officials discovered there are only two three-year terms, not three as stated on the ballot.