The school department agreed to pay $170,000 to Michele Figueira and $67,500 to her lawyers after she alleged the school discriminated against her for being gay.
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Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine high schools, youth organizations that commit to Envirothon next year are eligible for free starter kit
Grant funding has made 20 kits, valued at $200 each, available for free to high schools and youth organizations that commit to start Envirothon teams and compete next year.
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Posted inRiver Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board
Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
Superintendent proposes Phillips-based district budget to Kingfield Selectmen
Superintendent Laura Columbia proposes reducing reliance on balance forward funds in district budgets, emphasizing long-term fiscal sustainability and investment in reserve accounts for critical expenses.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Students to help Casco Bay communities plan for a warmer, wetter future
The students will be asked to research and design novel ways of living and working in Portland, South Portland and the Casco Bay islands as the climate changes.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston residents speak in support of keeping Islamic holiday in school calendar
Some have complained the holiday’s date is unpredictable, making it difficult for parents to plan for child care.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
In wake of Maine crashes, officials preach safety when cars and horse-drawn buggies share the road
As Amish people have settled in Maine communities, buggies have become a more common sight and experts say motorists have had to adjust.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Lawsuit against Lincoln County school district over student’s gender expression is dismissed
Amber Lavigne sued school leaders in April, alleging they violated her parental rights by not telling her about her child’s use of a chest binder and change in pronouns.
Posted inNation / World, News, Schools & Education
Pro-Palestinian protesters retake MIT encampment; Columbia University cancels commencement
The Pro-Palestinian group is protesting Massachusetts Institute of Technology ‘direct research ties to the Israeli Ministry of Defense,’ a graduate student said.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Graduation season begins as hundreds receive degrees from the University of Southern Maine
The University of Maine System handed out thousands of degrees in ceremonies in Orono, Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, Presque Isle, Portland and Machias.