Schools with well water now must test for the harmful metal, but those on public water don’t have to test.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education
UMF purchases Front Street property for new child care center
Officials hope to move the Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center into 274 Front St., a former medical call center, by the end of the summer.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
State education funding projections hold good news for southern Maine districts
Preliminary figures based on Gov. Janet Mills’ budget, released Friday, show relief for districts where state funding decreased last year.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mount Abram High School lists second quarter honor roll
Students recognized for their academic achievement Nov. 3, 2018 through Jan. 18, 2019
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Robert Webster hired as interim superintendent in RSU 73
Thursday night, the RSU 73 board of directors hired Robert Webster as interim superintendent.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Should Maine students have to learn cursive? Some lawmakers think so.
A public hearing was held Thursday on Rep. Heidi Sampson’s bill to require cursive instruction in grades 3-5 of Maine public schools.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Four groups intend to apply for last charter school slot in Maine
Proposals range from a preschool program in public schools to a 700-student middle and high school in Topsham.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Healthy pizza dough in the oven for RSU 9 students
RSU 9 is the first to offer locally sourced, whole grain pizza dough on its lunch menus.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Summer camp job fair connects camps with potential staff
UMF students recently learn about summer employment
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 9 forum shares results of survey, looks to next steps for district
Results of a survey sent to RSU 9 educators, students and community members were shared at a forum held Monday night.