About a third of the examined sites exceed federal limits as results of state-mandated testing begin to be reported.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school board, superintendent respond to questions about bonuses
Regional School Unit 10 directors share opinions on how COVID-19 relief funds were used.
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Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Erskine Academy rallies for cancer-stricken student, raises more than $14,000 for her treatment
A well-known cheerleader from Erskine Academy, Paige Reed, is fighting cancer for the second time in her life and the community rallied together to raise money and show their love and support for Paige ‘Power’ Reed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lead levels in some Lewiston schools’ water above state threshold
A third of all the water sources tested in half of Lewiston’s schools were above the state’s lead recommendations.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Spruce Mountain school budget would change towns’ shares
Jay would pay $1.67 million less because its state valuation has been lowered.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
RSU 10 contract bargaining reps say school leader and board ‘not transparent’ with COVID-19 monies spent as bonuses to staff and administrators
Western Foothills Education Association co-presidents say superintendent and board chairman failed to negotiate when they decided to pay current bus drivers a $1,000 bonus for their additional work due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Gov. Janet Mills’ plan could boost Maine’s community colleges
In Auburn on Friday, Mills laid out the case for students to attend two-year colleges for free.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee discusses after-school busing woes
The committee additionally approved a motion to join the city’s energy audit.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Augusta Chizzle Wizzle president asks board of education to lift mask requirement while on stage
This year’s Chizzle Wizzle is the first in-person performance in two years and will mark the 131st year the show has gone on.
Posted inMaine, Politics, Schools & Education
Gov. Mills unveils $20 million plan for free tuition at Maine community colleges
About 8,000 students would be eligible under the program, funded by a one-time transfer to the Maine Community College System.