Contracting service, student safety and radio communications raise questions.
Schools & Education
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools & Education
Lewiston senior follows role model to win 2019 state Poetry Out Loud competition
Joao Victor, a senior at Lewiston High School, won the State of Maine 2019 Poetry Out Loud Finals, held Monday at the Waterville Opera House.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Schools expecting more state money, but property taxpayers won’t see much relief
For years, districts pointed to the impact on property taxes; now they say other priorities will absorb higher subsidies.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Skowhegan-based school board votes 14-9 to retire ‘Indians’ sports nickname
Board met with their attorney, then discussed future of the name and what it means to Native Americans who say the name is racist.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Three bills aim to increase Maine teachers’ starting pay from current $30,000
The base salary would be increased to at least $40,000 under any of the proposals, which would require the state to make up the difference if districts didn’t pay the minimum.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 board considers budget cuts
Regional School Unit 73 directors are told revenue shortfalls will impact the proposed 2019-20 budget.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 to form superintendent search committee
Residents from Jay, Livermore and Livermore Falls interested in serving should contact their respective town offices.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
Committee unanimously approves bill forbidding ‘food shaming’ in Maine schools
The measure, which now goes to the full Legislature, prohibits schools from serving a second-tier meal or stigmatizing students who can’t pay for lunch.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education
Saco community mourns death of devoted middle school teacher
Robin Stinson, 47, died Monday after experiencing a medical problem while driving home on the Maine Turnpike.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
Good news for Rangeley Lakes Regional School graduates
Seasonal Friends of Rangeley Scholarship receives $50,000 donation