Avon, Kingfield, and Phillips approve budget while Strong narrowly opposes it.
Schools & Education
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Oxford Hills school district fills two administrative positions
Jamie Toohey has been promoted to principal of Paris Elementary School. Lynn Newell is the district’s new multitiered systems of support coordinator and Hebron Station School’s interventionist.
Kingfield sets budget for September school withdrawal vote
The Select Board approved funding for the withdrawal vote and new fire truck is due to be delivered Jan. 2026.
Lisbon gets another chance to pass school budget
Voters, outraged at the rising tax rate in the municipal budget, rejected the school budget in June with 70% of voters saying no.
RSU 73 school board member resigns, citing health
Brian Riley of Livermore, whose resignation letter was read at a recent meeting, also criticized board members.
Lewiston High School honors its summer graduates
Diplomas were awarded to 22 students, with 13 marching during their graduation ceremony Thursday evening.
Voters pass Oak Hill school district budget on second try
The $23.1 million school budget passed with 62% of voters supporting it.
Lewiston Middle School likely to fall short on state’s list for replacement
LMS ranks 10th out of 95 applicants, but school officials believe only about seven projects will receive construction funding from the state.
Longtime Lewiston preschool to close, citing Medicaid shortfalls
‘There is unfortunately no financially viable path forward to keeping the program open,’ a company official said.
Mt. Blue robotics mentor says farewell to district
Richard Wilde gave a heartfelt farewell after 26 years with the district.