The $625,000 federal grant will work to prevent substance use among students in Spruce Mountain schools.
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Lewiston Middle School harvest greens grown indoors
The students hand-picked basil and mint Thursday afternoon from a hydroponic garden and used the ingredients to flavor sandwiches and ice cream.
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Mexico tech school instructors describe skills students are learning this fall
Career and Technical Education Instructor Jon Longley said that there are currently 10 freshmen students in his CTE introductory class.
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To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
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Despite troubles, one electric bus to rejoin Winthrop Public Schools fleet
A divided Winthrop Public School board voted 3-2 Wednesday to return one electric school bus to regular service starting Monday, following evaluations of the problematic buses.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Local & State, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Land Trust donates second classroom yurt to Paris-based school district
The value of the building, fire alert system and security cameras from Western Foothills Land Trust is estimated at over $100,000.
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Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
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Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
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‘Hard to love’ landmark awaits demolition as USM eyes land for faculty housing
The round concrete building that was home to the University of Maine School of Law has been vacant for almost two years, but it’s too expensive to demolish right now.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Lisbon middle school assistant principal named Maine Assistant Principal of the Year
Michael Toomey has served at the Philip W. Sugg Middle School since 2020.