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Androscoggin County, News, Schools & Education

Mask survey for Turner-based school district shows majority support

by Vanessa Paolella February 4, 2022February 11, 2022

Two-thirds of respondents said they were in favor of the district’s universal masking policy.

Maine, Schools & Education

Hallowell-area schools superintendent resigns halfway through planned leave of absence

by Emily Duggan February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Matt Gilbert, the assistant superintendent, will serve as acting superintendent following the announcement by Tonya Arnold.

Androscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

Androscoggin County schools closed Friday

February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

School districts across Androscoggin County will be closed Friday due to a significant snowstorm. “The forecast for rain transitioning to ice/snow overnight and through the morning Friday is predicted to make for poor travel conditions,” Lewiston Superintendent Jake Langlais wrote Thursday. “Cheers to your hot chocolate, your bowl of soup, and your extended weekend.” School […]

Franklin, Schools & Education

Regional School Unit 9 closed Friday due to storm

by Kay Neufeld February 3, 2022

Superintendent Chris Elkington said heavier snowfall is expected than initially anticipated.

Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education

‘People were genuinely hurt’: Bus drivers speak at Auburn School Committee meeting

by Vanessa Paolella February 3, 2022April 13, 2022

Superintendent shares plan to speak with current and former transportation employees.

Advertiser Democrat, News, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education

Beloved OHCHS Principal Ted Moccia to retire

by Nicole Carter February 3, 2022February 4, 2022

Coach, teacher, principal, mentor and friend, Ted Moccia says he is ready to enjoy his family and good health.

Franklin, Schools & Education

Farmington-based school district ‘compromises’ on amended COVID-19 procedures for isolation

by Kay Neufeld February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Chairwoman Carol Coles called the decision “one of the most difficult that I think we faced as a board.”

Maine, Schools & Education

Readfield-area students gain cool experience with Maine history through ice harvesting

by Emily Duggan February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Maranacook Community Middle School teacher Dan Holman has tried for years to make ice harvesting happen for his students and has never seen a public school have an opportunity like the students did on Wednesday.