University of Maine System employees interrupted a legislative hearing on Tuesday to express their financial discomfort from what they consider low wages.
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Oxford Hills school construction committees diverge, advance individually
The options Oxford residents face for building a new elementary school do not feel like options to Maine’s geographically largest school district.
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West Paris shock: Agnes Gray boarded up
West Paris residents were shocked to find their beloved 130-year-old elementary school, Agnes Gray, boarded up as part of securing it for the coming winter. The school was abruptly closed in February when a building inspection listing numerous life safety and maintenance issues was released. Lisa McCann / Advertiser Democrat WEST PARIS — Local residents […]
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‘Safety issue’ on school bus closes road in New Gloucester
SAD 15 Superintendent Craig King said it has been determined that there was ‘no danger’ after the bus driver pulled over because of ‘a possible threat.’
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Do you know the 3 branches of government? Many don’t, leading to a push for civics education
Over the past few years, a small but growing number of states have begun requiring students at publicly funded colleges to complete a civics requirement.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Final school budget vote Tuesday in Poland, Mechanic Falls and Minot
This will be the third time voters have cast ballots on a spending plan for 2024-25.
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Spruce Mountain board of directors chairperson resigns to form nonprofit to educate about brain disorders
Bob Staples said his son had schizoaffective disorder and died when he was struck by a train in Portland last month.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district garage nearly ready to open
Kenny Robbins, Regional School Unit 56 building, grounds and transportation director updated directors on summer work.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-based school district asked to livestream, record meetings again
Last spring the board stopped livestreaming and recording meetings in preparation for its $14.28 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
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Student loan servicer Navient reaches $120 million settlement
$100 million of the settlement with Navient will be used to make payments to affected borrowers, a federal watchdog agency said Thursday.