The university picked Calvary Chapel Belfast in the first round, but it later rescinded the offer, citing an error in the bidding assessment process.
Schools & Education
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Trump pledged to roll back protections for transgender students. They’re flooding crisis hotlines.
The president-elect pledged to impose wide-ranging restrictions and roll back civil rights protections for transgender students.
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USM’s Crewe Center for the Arts prepares for August 2025 opening
The $63 million facility on the Portland campus, named for prolific songwriter Bob Crewe, will contain music practice rooms, performances spaces, an art gallery and classrooms.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn reaches agreement with ed techs, secretaries for new contract
The new tentative agreement between the school district and about a 100 of its staff outlines 3 percent raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
Posted inLocal & State, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Peru school principal receives national award in D.C. ceremony
Swan was one of 37 recipients of the National Distinguished Principal of the Year Award.
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University of Maine system reports historically high retention rate
More than 75% of undergraduates who were enrolled last fall returned to school this year. The system said that’s the highest number since they began tracking retention data two decades ago.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Local & State, News, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district Superintendent Katy Grondin announces her retirement
Grondin will retire from RSU 4 at the end of her contract in 2025.
Posted inLocal & State, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Fifty area veterans honored by students and staff at Peru school
Dirigo Elementary School in Peru held its annual Veterans Day breakfast and assembly to honor veteran family members and friends of students and staff.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools & Education
With winter on its way, Maine schools grapple with how to handle snow days
Many school districts are choosing some mix of remote learning and traditional snow days.
Posted inLocal & State, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Air quality, mold specialist cites ‘chronic problem’ at Mexico middle school
Engineer estimates it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to make the school safe.