Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit 12’s nutrition director Mike Flynn picks up 70 pounds of fresh fish from Portland Harbor weekly to use in school lunches.
Schools & Education
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MSAD 52 sees enrollment drop
From October 2019 to October 2020, the district is down more than 80 students.
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Architect reports on land search for new RSU 10 school
Renovating Rumford, Mexico schools is also being considered.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Joe Biden, Sara Gideon win mock elections in Maine schools
Democrats did well in the mock election exercise — a tradition in Maine schools — as students also chose incumbent Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden over their Republican challengers.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Superintendent: Staff member of Oakland-based RSU 18 tests positive for COVID-19
Superintendent Carl Gartley said the staff member is not a teacher and already been out of school after learning of positive tests with close contacts.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, Schools & Education
Judge slams DeVos for rejecting 94% of student loan relief claims
A federal judge threatens to suspend the agency from rejecting further requests, saying its approach ‘hangs borrowers out to dry.’
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 board approves changes to academic year
COVID-19 prompted schools to open later than originally planned.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Fewer students statewide are using free meals, even though it’s available for all
Communities have stepped up to help get meals out to students through the food bank and volunteers, but increased remote learning and home schooling mean fewer students are taking advantage of free meals compared with last year.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn student at Washburn Elementary tests positive for COVID-19
The elementary student is the fourth positive case reported by the school district since Sept. 14.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Thomas College receives $13.5 million Alfond grant for scholarships, new programs
The Waterville college also announced its $27 million ‘Guarantee the Future’ campaign has less than $1 million more to raise to reach its goal.