The Maine School Administrative District 52 budget passed Thursday by a vote of 358-309.
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Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.
Spruce Mountain seniors earn more than $450K in scholarships
Some graduates of the class of 2026 earned $30,000 scholarships, according to Principal TJ Plourde.
Rumford schools won’t deliver meals to kids locally this summer
Due to limited staffing, RSU 10 Nutrition Director Jeanne LaPointe said the free program is on pause — but other options are available in the area.
Maine still undecided on joining national school voucher program
The deadline for states to join the scholarship program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill is in January. Gov. Janet Mills said she’s waiting on details to be released before making a decision.
Farmington-area schools report fewer chronically absent homeless students
Regional School Unit 9 identified 61 students who are homeless under federal rules.
Lewiston, Auburn schools see success on annual multilingual test
Both school districts perform well yearly on the test, but are seeing improved scores.
Mount Abram school budget heading back to voters in August
The MSAD 58 board will put its original, unamended budget back to a vote following a public hearing.
Farmington schools on deadline to fill open music teacher jobs
RSU 9 may shift open music positions to other certified teaching areas if qualified candidates are not found by July 10.
Otisfield man indicted on charge of terrorizing at Otisfield elementary school
Lucas B. Johnson allegedly made a bomb threat on April 14 against the Otisfield Community School.