The lawsuit filed in Massachusetts against 32 schools across the U.S. claims early admissions drive up education costs and prevent students from comparing financial aid offers.
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Lewiston volunteers gear up for backpack distribution
Maine Family Federal Credit Union volunteers filled 2,500 bags to give to children across Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties.
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Maine’s school funding formula has long been called inequitable. Changing it is complicated.
In a July report, researchers outline issues with the formula’s reliance on property tax value, and possible solutions. Now lawmakers will be able to decide if they want to implement changes.
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St. Dom’s parent claims diocese broke Canon Law when closing school
Canon Law is a set of laws and regulations that govern internal affairs in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Deep cuts possible after Lisbon rejects school budget for second time
Prior to Tuesday’s vote, Superintendent Richard Green said school ‘programs and services’ would have to be eliminated if the budget failed again.
Posted inSchools & Education, The Franklin Journal
MSAD 58 budget passes in second vote despite split results
Avon, Kingfield, and Phillips approve budget while Strong narrowly opposes it.
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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.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
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.
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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.
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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.