AUGUSTA — A new policy to highlight religious holidays — though not create any new days off — is scheduled for discussion Wednesday by the school board. The policy would include religious holidays for Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus on the school calendar so teachers and school administrators can try to avoid scheduling events […]
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Forum to seek input on use of property near schools
The Town of Orono invites residents to be part of a discussion about whether, and how, the public property that lies between Johnny Mack Brook, Mainewood Street and Gilbert Street should be used and maintained in the future. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Council Chambers […]
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Young Americans say online bullying a serious problem
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Teens and young adults say cyberbullying is a serious problem for people their age, but most don’t think they’ll be the ones targeted for digital abuse. That’s according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and MTV, which also finds that about half of both […]
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RSU 58 board announces hires, resignations
KINGFIELD — Regional School Unit 58 directors bid farewell to several staff members and welcomed others Thursday night. The board welcomed Johanna Prince as Kingfield Elementary School principal. Prince is the director of University of Maine at Farmington’s graduate programs. She also served until recently on the RSU 58 board as a representative for Kingfield. […]
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Poland Regional High School celebrates 20th anniversary
POLAND — The 20th anniversary of Poland Regional High School will be celebrated at halftime during Friday night’s football game. Authorized recently by the Regional School Unit 16 board of directors, the ceremony will honor original members of the high school’s building committee, along with faculty and staff members who have been at the school since it […]
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State approves site for new Edward Little High School
AUBURN — The Maine Board of Education on Wednesday approved the Harris Street site for a new Edward Little High School, Superintendent Katy Grondin said. The approval followed a straw poll Sept. 5 when Auburn residents supported building next to the high school. The next steps are developing a design and determining the cost, a […]
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Schools reopen Wednesday in hot, humid weather
With many schools in western Maine opening Wednesday in hot, humid weather, athletic directors are re-evaluating games and practices. On Monday, the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for much of Maine for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday. The forecast is prompting athletic directors to reconsider activities. Lewiston Athletic Director Jason Fuller said practices will be shortened […]
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Betsy DeVos considers allowing schools to use federal funds to buy guns
WASHINGTON — Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is considering allowing states to use federal grant money to buy guns for schools, people familiar with the matter said. Two people said the question has been raised inside the department as to whether states are allowed to use money available through Student Support and Academic Enrichment grants to […]
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Lisbon School Committee approves administrative hires
LISBON — The School Committee on Thursday morning held a special meeting and voted to fill two administrative positions. The School Department will hire an assistant principal and activities director at the Phillip W. Sugg Middle School and a director at the Gartley School.
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St. Dom's principal to lead Brunswick school
AUBURN — Shelly Wheeler, the principal of Saint Dominic Academy’s Auburn campus, is leaving to become principal at St. John’s Catholic School in Brunswick, effective July 1. Wheeler has served as principal at Saint Dominic Academy for two years, following a year as a science and math teacher at the school. Prior to arriving at the […]