OXFORD — Oxford Elementary School teacher Melissa Guerrette has been named Oxford County’s 2021 Teacher of the Year. The honor puts her in the running with 16 other educators for Maine’s teacher of the year, to be announced in October. This is the third time that Guerrette has been nominated for the award. Guerrette has […]
Schools & Education
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Lewiston voters pass $92.2 million school budget
The tally was 340-232, with 274 voters saying it is too high.
Farmington area school officials present proposed $38.9 million budget at public hearing
Although the overall budget is set at $38.9 million, with an additional $477,406 for adult education, it will cost taxpayers across the 10 towns in the district $13.7 million, a $397.300 increase, or 2.99%, to current spending.
Rumford-based school district sets budget vote
The $29.94 million proposal for RSU 10 will get an initial vote Wednesday at Mountain Valley High School in Rumford.
Lewiston High Senior Night includes fireworks Friday
The Parade of Graduates will be held at 8 p.m. starting at the gym parking lot.
Bates College to hold commencement Thursday — twice!
To limit exposure to COVID-19, seniors at the Lewiston college are graduating in two groups this year, half in the morning and half in the afternoon.
A little rain couldn’t dampen excitement of in-person graduation at Colby College
After canceling its in-person commencement last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Waterville college holds full ceremony Sunday morning for class of 2021.
Mexico school design envisioned as welcoming learning environment
Regional School Unit 10 proposes a building for prekindergarten to grade 8 students from Rumford and Mexico.
Lewiston High School 2021 graduation to remain at airport
A signed contract and loss of contracted expenses cited as reasons.
Voters to decide on Lewiston school budget
A referendum is set for Tuesday, May 25, at the Longley building.