ANSON (AP) — Three cases of whooping cough have been confirmed at an Anson elementary school and district officials have organized a public meeting to discuss prevention and response measures. Parents and others are invited to a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Carrabec High School, where representatives from the Maine Center for Disease Control […]
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Two bond referendum questions for SAD 15 discussed
GRAY — A second community forum on two bond referendum questions by SAD 15 will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Gray-New Gloucester High School. On Nov. 4, taxpayers in Gray and New Gloucester will be asked to approve two bonds totaling $7.34 million for improvements to the middle and high schools and athletic […]
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Progress reports approved for K-2 Lewiston students
LEWISTON — Parents of students in kindergarten through grade two will receive a report of their children’s progress this year, administrators advised the School Committee on Monday night. The reports will show whether students are on track to meet end-of-grade expectations. School Department Chief Academic Officer Sue Martin said the six elementary schools are rolling […]
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Enrollment down slightly at RSU 10 to 2,659
DIXFIELD — The first week of the new school year for RSU 10 resulted in fewer students enrolled than expected, some last-minute high school class scheduling, and a new satellite kitchen system, which was working well for the students. By the end of the day on Friday, 2,659 pre-K through grade 12 students had enrolled, Superintendent […]
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Norway school-supply drive helps 25 students
NORWAY — A total of 25 students were outfitted with backpacks filled with school supplies as they returned to school this week after a generous outpouring of donations to a Norway Town Office drive from local residents. The campaign was started less than two weeks ago by Norway General Assistance Administrator Shannon Moxcey after receiving […]
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Students headed back to Lewiston-Auburn schools
Schools is back in session in many communities this week. Use care when encountering buses and students. #stoponred pic.twitter.com/XZg27UsIuw — Maine State Police (@MEStatePolice) August 27, 2014 Yeah! First day of school for our Kindergarten through ninth grade students! Welcome back! — Katy Grondin (@AuburnSuper) August 27, 2014 Post by Lewiston Public Schools Superintendent.
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Auburn schools will ask parental permission before teaching about sex abuse
AUBURN — Before any kindergarten, second- or fourth-grader receives safety lessons that teach vocabulary words of “breasts,” “buttocks,” “vagina” and “penis,” the Auburn School Department will ask parents to say yes or no on whether their child can be in the class, Superintendent Katy Grondin said. That’s a change. Before now, it was up to […]
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When school starts
School starts on different days for different grades in Lewiston and Auburn. Here’s the rundown: LEWISTON Grades K-6 and Grade 9 — The first day of school is Aug. 27. Grades 7-8 — The first day of school is Sept. 2 (they will miss three days because of construction days; those days will not have […]
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Lewiston has room for more pre-K students
LEWISTON — Four-year-olds are wanted to fill remaining slots for this year’s pre-K classes in Lewiston. As of Wednesday, there were 42 spaces available, Chief Academic Officer Sue Martin said. That’s a lot, Superintendent Bill Webster said. “This is the latest we’ve ever had openings in our pre-K,” he said, adding he hopes to see […]
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Litchfield Woman Awarded Jordan Handy Scholarship
LEWISTON — Oak Hill High School Senior Sarah Noel Carpenter has been honored as the recipient of the second Jordan Handy Scholarship. She was awarded a $500 scholarship. “She truly exemplifies my same passion for the culinary arts and seeks to encourage and foster this same passion in those who seek a career in the […]