The project is also behind schedule as school officials await a state permit.
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Legislature passes first reform of Maine’s school funding formula in 2 decades
Gov. Mills plans to sign the bill — which would change the EPS formula by accounting for local poverty rates in state funding calculations and modernizing outdated regional adjustments — into law.
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Career program connects Oxford County students to local employers
The grant-funded program gives students hands-on experience and builds the workforce pipeline.
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Oxford Hills educators recognized as ‘LifeChangers’
Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School’s Tina Fox, Susan LeBlond and Kate McCarthy were nominated for a national award that recognizes teachers who make profound differences in the lives of children.
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Turner-area school district to vote on land purchase for new athletic fields
Residents in Greene, Leeds and Turner will vote on the purchase in May following a hearing April 30.
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Attendance woes in Spruce Mountain schools tied to parent follow-through, principal says
RSU 73 administrators said chronic absenteeism is often linked to inconsistent home routines rather than student behavior.
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Turner area school board OKs nearly $39.2 million 2027 budget for May vote
The 4.9% increase means Greene would see a 6.99% rise in its assessment, Leeds a 5.15% rise and Turner a 2.60% rise, if the plan is approved.
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Rangeley school welcomes Maine author
Matt Tavares visited the school April 9 to speak with students about the process of publishing books.
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Maine lawmakers make last-minute changes to school funding formula bill
Following concerns over costs, lawmakers on the education committee supported an amended version of the bill. It now goes to the full Legislature.
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Oxford Hills’ proposed school budget cuts 6.5 positions
The staff cuts include two open teacher positions and a special education role.