A committee formed to review the book recommended that it remain in the library. A Turner parent has appealed the decision, bringing the vote to the board of directors.
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Browntail moth threat eases in capital region, but remains a threat elsewhere in Maine
While the population explosion of browntail moths didn’t happen as expected in 2022, experts say the threat posed by the invasive pest still exists and people should continue to take measures to destroy winter nests.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Nomination papers available for Leeds selectmen, MSAD board seats
The three-year positions are currently held by Selectman Dwight Buckley and Director Crystal Barus.
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Most water fixtures at Leeds Central School show lead levels exceeding state threshold
Leavitt Area High School and Tripp Middle School returned more favorable lead testing results.
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Turner-based MSAD 52 to review ‘Gender Queer’ following parent challenge
A committee has been formed to review the graphic novel and evaluate its appropriateness for high school students.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Most water fixtures at Turner Elementary School show lead levels exceeding state threshold
Eighteen of the 68 water fixtures that tested at or above 4 parts per billion are water fountains, most of which are at Turner Elementary School.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Nancy Boggan Murphy Family Center in Leeds offers families hope for a home
The family shelter is the only one of its kind in Androscoggin County, aimed at supporting homeless families and expectant mothers.
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Leeds Historical Society seeks town’s oldest citizen
With the passing of Constance Buckley Oct. 13 at age 97, the Leeds Historical Society — in conjunction with the town of Leeds — is trying to determine to whom the Boston Post Cane should now be presented. To be considered the town’s oldest citizen, the citizen must have resided in and/or been eligible to […]
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Leeds society plans Oct. 23 program about corn shop
The Leeds Historical Society plans to host a program at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Leeds Community Church gym, 123 Church Hill Road in Leeds. Paul Frederic will give a talk about Maine’s corn shops, including one in Leeds Center which ran until the 1960s. Frederic, professor emeritus of geography at the University […]
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MSAD 52 librarians explain book selection process to directors
District policies allow for parents to inspect curriculum materials and request that their child be exempt from instruction for personal beliefs.