Michael Laliberte, who withdrew in 2022 as president of the University of Maine at Augusta before ever working a day, has continued to receive $20,000 monthly in a settlement payment from the university system.
Schools & Education
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Photo Album: See the Meroby Elementary School students work with school bees
At the apiary, students were outfitted with beekeeping suits from the help of their teachers and volunteers to prepare and protect them from the possibility of getting stung.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee agrees to cut proposed budget $500,000
Superintendent Jake Langlais recommended the reduction and listed where cuts could be made.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Schools & Education
Poland-based school district superintendent presents resignation
Todd Sanders is relocating to the coast of Maine.
Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Students at Mexico school celebrate World Bee Day
The Mountain Valley Bees Academy apiary in Mexico was created from a $100,000 Maine Department of education grant in 2022.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lincoln County mother appeals dismissal of lawsuit over child’s gender expression at school
Amber Lavigne, of Newcastle, sued Great Salt Bay Community School officials, saying they provided her child with a chest binder and allowed the child to use pronouns different than the ones assigned at birth.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Great grad: Saint Dominic Academy’s Emma Smith reflects on obstacles, accomplishments
Teachers helped her overcome a learning disability and provided a sense of confidence.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine university system trustees approve $650 million budget that includes tuition increases
The board also voted to extend Chancellor Dannel Malloy’s contract by another 2 years, though the exact terms have not been negotiated.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
2024 Great Grads: Meet some graduating seniors who stand out
This series features a high school senior, chosen by their principal, from each of the 18 high schools in the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Still unsafe to drive: Winthrop officials to meet with federal government on flawed electric school buses
After being sent away for repair earlier this year, Winthrop’s four electric school buses have failed inspections after they were returned recently, prompting Maine State Police inspectors to deem them unsafe to drive in their current condition.