Regional School Unit 56 superintendent says pool testing for COVID-19 catching cases sooner.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Schools & Education
Former Portland ed tech pleads not guilty to federal sex crimes
Benjamin Conroy was terminated from his job with Portland Public Schools on Oct. 27.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
Jay accepting names to fill vacancy on RSU 73 board
Selectpersons voted to deny an application for a request for a streetlight at Highland Road and Belleview Drive.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
School board seats from Minot up for grabs in town election
Paperwork for potential candidates will be available Wednesday and must be completed before Jan. 3.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Saint Dominic Academy’s Lewiston campus to move to remote learning
The school was designated with outbreak status by the Maine Center for Disease Control this week.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News, Schools & Education
D. Robin Beck elected vice chair of Regional School Unit 73 board of directors
Board accepts resignation of Vice Chair Michael Morrell of Jay.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
‘It doesn’t even hurt!’: Lewiston schools host vaccine clinics
The Lewiston school district is hosting a series of vaccine clinics in partnership with the CDC on Thursday and Friday.
Posted inSchools & Education, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine officials drop vaccine requirement for high school wrestlers
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its winter sports guidelines and strongly recommends vaccinations, wearing masks and pooled testing for all athletes.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Winthrop Public Schools to increase substitute teacher pay to be more competitive
Effective Nov. 29, Winthrop is set to boost the daily wage for substitute teachers to $110 from $90 to attract more candidates, putting the pay more in line with surrounding districts.
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Oxford Hills Tech students get a literal foundation to learn from
Building construction and plumbing technology students are building a residence that will be moved and sold at the end of the school year.