RSU 9 principals Keith Acedo and Carol Kiesman shared updates on new staff, summer programs, and full BARR implementation at the Sept. 9 board meeting.
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Buckfield, Hartford, Sumner residents mull withdrawal from school district ahead of Election Day vote
An information meeting Sept. 11 led by the Education Exploration Committee provided details of the 22-step process of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 10 and the costs that come with it.
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Chaos erupts at Lincoln school board meeting over teacher’s statement on slain conservative Charlie Kirk
An RSU 67 board member slapped a phone out of an attendee’s hand as the man was taking video after sparking two board recesses with his public comments at the meeting Wednesday night.
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Volunteers uncover local treasures while renovating Maine Room at Woodstock library
Four local women led the charge to organize the space that now houses books by Maine authors and books about Maine.
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Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.
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Cornish man accused of threatening UNE, having bomb-making materials
The 24-year-old man is charged with terrorizing, criminal use of explosives and attempting to cause a catastrophe.
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Jay OKs additional money for tennis courts project
A request to use $13,000 from the recreation fund will help close the funding gap for Spruce Mountain’s HollandStrong tennis courts.
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Dirigo student named 2025 Dixfield Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Kiley LaFollette was vital in starting the McGouldrick Park revitalization project.
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Rumford-based school district still looking to fill positions
‘So we’re working on it, as well as setting up interviews for our two administrative positions that we have to fill,’ said Superintendent Deb Alden said.