Bailey Brothers Ford will service Regional School Unit 73’s fleet for two years starting in July.
Schools & Education
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Bates students support Palestinians, denounce college
Bates College student government and others decry decision to call police over anti-Israel graffiti as ‘a censure of student voices.’
Budget for Dixfield-based school district approved
Canton, Carthage, Dixfield and Peru voters will go to the polls June 8 for a final say.
Saint Joseph’s College will require all students and staff to be fully vaccinated for fall semester
The college, based in Standish, joins a growing number of colleges requiring staff members and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
UMaine System settles lawsuit over handling of sexual misconduct allegations
A student accused of sexual misconduct sued the university system, arguing he was discriminated against because of his gender.
Farmington-based school board hires Christian Elkington as new superintendent
The board also discussed alternatives for social studies courses that offer “diversity” beyond American and European history.
Rumford area schools report ongoing cases of COVID-19
Since February, Rumford Elementary School has not gone 28 straight days without a positive COVID-19 case.
Spring prom means outdoor events or no prom for some area schools
Mountain Valley High School, Dirigo High School, and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School all have different plans, but one thing in common: It’s not going to look like a regular prom season.
Maine colleges, students to get more than $105 million in federal pandemic relief
At least half of the American Rescue Plan funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid.
Bates to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all students
The college said Tuesday it won’t allow students to return in the fall unless they are vaccinated.