The change from June 15 is because of state rules on the size of public gatherings.
Schools & Education
News and information about schools and education from the Sun Journal.
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Schools offer free meals during the summer
Nutrition programs in the tri-county area will be reimbursed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for breakfast and lunch.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
RSU 16 budget passes by narrowest possible margin
The $24.2 million spending plan was approved by a 446-445 weighted vote that saw more members vote against it than for it.
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Canaan family feels children with special needs deemed ‘nonessential’ during pandemic
The Capraro family has struggled as schools closed, leaving two of their sons with autism struggling without necessary services and have been set back in their progress as a result.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Seventh-grader from Portland wins virtual state spelling bee
Rose Bolduc of Lincoln Middle School overcomes near-elimination to win in the 32nd round with O-P-I-N-E
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Sen. Collins and her challengers outline ideas to address racial injustice
Collins points to 5 areas where the Senate can work to address racial disparities, while her challengers offer their ideas for action that can come out of nationwide protests.
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Maine college leaders release framework for reopening this fall
The guidance suggests schools consider staggering or adjusting the start of the semester and breaks, and recommends preparations for social distancing and flexibility for classes and events.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Auburn after-school enrichment program goes home
Students get educational kits to extend learning this summer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Officials told pandemic requires more, or less, spending on schools
RSU 16 School Board hears pleas pro and con on its proposed 7.6% budget increase that would raise taxes during a tough time.
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Portland charter school grapples with cuts in anticipation of state revenue losses
After community opposition to an approved budget that called for eliminating 4 teaching positions, the school board moved Tuesday to open discussions with the teachers’ union.