As the state-mandated training for administering the overdose antidote makes its way to school districts across the state, hundreds of middle schoolers attended Lewiston’s training two days in a row. More than half of them chose to leave with a naloxone kit.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Rumford-based school district to reorganize building, grounds and transportation department
The changes mean that the district will have an assistant building, grounds and transportation director and a transportation specialist, thereby eliminating a coordinator position in the Buckfield and Rumford areas.
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Posted inFranklin, Schools & Education
Farmington-based school district principals address new initiatives and challenges
At the Sept. 24 RSU 9 board meeting, principals highlighted new opportunities for students, recent improvements, and ongoing challenges, including substitute shortages and playground expansions.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Wales-based school district officials eye Nov. 5 election for fourth budget vote
Regional School District 4 officials said they hoped more voters will show up and the budget will pass on a fourth attempt.
Posted inCommunity, Franklin, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Phillips-based school district supports hiring school resource officer
Franklin County Sheriff’s Office presents information on hiring and cost of an officer.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Portland educator, politician hired as Maine’s first green schools director
Former University of Southern Maine President Glenn Cummings began work this week promoting sustainability in the state’s schools.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district to livestream board meetings again
The practice stopped last year to save money.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
SAD 17 snags $500K grant for school safety
The grant requires a $167,000 match, which is included in the district’s 2024-25 school budget proposal.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Schools & Education
Lewiston Regional Technical Center may need a referendum to cash a grant
The school has been awarded a $980,000 grant through a municipal bond bank, Superintendent Jake Langlais told School Committee on Monday. A local referendum may be needed if the City Council cannot approve the bond.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Air quality test, roof repairs planned for Mexico school
Mountain Valley Middle School will have follow-up testing Wednesday.