Voters, outraged at the rising tax rate in the municipal budget, rejected the school budget in June with 70% of voters saying no.
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Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 school board member resigns, citing health
Brian Riley of Livermore, whose resignation letter was read at a recent meeting, also criticized board members.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston High School honors its summer graduates
Diplomas were awarded to 22 students, with 13 marching during their graduation ceremony Thursday evening.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston Middle School likely to fall short on state’s list for replacement
LMS ranks 10th out of 95 applicants, but school officials believe only about seven projects will receive construction funding from the state.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Longtime Lewiston preschool to close, citing Medicaid shortfalls
‘There is unfortunately no financially viable path forward to keeping the program open,’ a company official said.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue robotics mentor says farewell to district
Richard Wilde gave a heartfelt farewell after 26 years with the district.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Avon rejects school district withdrawal as Strong, Phillips move forward
Kingfield will vote in September on whether to explore leaving Maine School Administrative District 58, home of Mt. Abram High School.
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What happens to school budgets when Mainers vote ‘no’?
At least a dozen school districts saw budget rejections this year. Here’s how they’re trying to move forward.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
More former Hyde School students allege mistreatment. Others say experience was positive.
The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published an investigation last week featuring accounts of negative experiences from former students of the private school in Bath. Hyde also has been sued in federal court, but leaders have denied all allegations.