The purchase will be paid for with federal coronavirus relief money.
Schools & Education
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school directors approve Civil Rights and Equality Committee for fall
Dirigo Middle School Principal Jason Long said it’s important to develop a structure for discussions on these topics.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Kennebunk-area school district settles student’s sexual assault lawsuit
The district paid $50,000 to settle a case brought by a former student who accused a former Kennebunk High School teacher of sexual assault.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools chief Jake Langlais recovering from knee surgery
Jake Langlais said he partially tore his ACL and will be at the June 30 school committee meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Farmington school board discusses planning for summer and fall
Regional School Unit 9 directors held a first reading on a policy for evaluating a superintendent in the wake of former Superintendent Tina Meserve’s resignation following a no-confidence vote by staff in 2020.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, Schools & Education
USM gets $5 million boost to build new arts center in Portland
The donation from the Crewe Foundation would support the construction of a building with a recital hall and an art gallery.
Posted inOxford Hills, Schools & Education
New directors introduced at SAD 17 board meeting
Monday marked the last meeting for outgoing Superintendent Rick Colpitts.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine Maritime president to retire after next academic year
William Brennan’s announcement initiates the formal transition process.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Buckfield High graduate wins National History Day contest for Maine
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School graduate of the Class of 2021 Shyloe Morgan won the National History Day contest for the state of Maine earlier this month.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Construction on dorm, student center brings transformation to USM Portland campus
The $100 million project is among many changes, including the planned move of the law school, a new traffic roundabout and demolition of a university-owned house on Bedford Street.