The school buses, which were awarded from the federal Clean School Bus program but soon broke down, have been off the road since early this year. Though the buses have now passed inspection, School Board members are uncertain about whether to put them back in service.
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Federal court denies Bangor church’s request for injunction in tuition lawsuit
Crosspoint Church, which runs Bangor Christian Schools, is challenging the stipulation in Maine’s Human Rights Act that prohibits schools receiving state funding from discriminating based on gender identity, sexual orientation and religion.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn School Committee approves changes to staff code of conduct
Firmer boundaries were set in staff code of conduct related to student-teacher interactions.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district tech director, teachers present computer science program
The Harold Alfond Foundation is investing $8.2 million in additional money into the original $1 million grant obtained by the Maine Math and Science Alliance in 2021, allowing the district to extend the computer science program an additional five years.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Oxford Hills School District appoints new special education director
Elizabeth King replaces outgoing special education director Jan Neureuther, effective July 1.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Great grad: Oxford Hills high school’s Madelaine Miller has learned the value of working hard
She plans to attend Bates College in the fall, though she does not know exactly what she wants to major in.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Photo Album: See some of Lewiston Adult Education graduates and their families
Families, friends and faculty filled Lewiston High School’s gymnasium to see the graduates off to the next stage of their lives.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Biddeford city manager tells harbormaster he can’t comment or vote on UNE pier proposal
City Manager James Bennett says Harbormaster Paul Lariviere cannot oversee the university’s application because he has made public comments that show he cannot make an objective decision.
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Lewiston Adult Education presents 42 with diplomas
Tuesday’s ceremony marked a happy ending milestone in the class of 2024’s journey.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield Select Board discusses property values, planters being painted
At the recent Kingfield Select Board meeting, discussions centered on property valuations, community aesthetics, and school budget challenges, with Maine School Administrative 58 director Mary Nodine suggesting tax adjustments for fairness.