PORTLAND — U.S. News & World Report says Maine and California are tied for the highest percentage of high schools in the top tier of the magazine’s ranking system. The magazine released annual rankings Tuesday that say both states had slightly more than 22 percent of high schools with “gold” or “silver” rankings. Those tiers […]
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Committee OKs $37.65 million school budget
OXFORD— The SAD 17 Budget Committee has approved preliminary $37.65 million budget for fiscal year 2014-15, a 4.5 percent overall increase in local spending. The proposed budget was one of two considered in last week’s final committee hearings, which will now be sent to the school board for approval. Town public hearings will begin April […]
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Farrell resigns from Auburn School Committee
AUBURN — Mike Farrell will give up his School Committee seat, he announced via email Tuesday night. “Due to a couple of great opportunities for my family and the added obligations of, I will be unable to adequately represent the students and taxpayers of Ward 1 in the manner they deserve,” Farrell wrote in his […]
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Lewiston-Auburn could get more school money from state
AUGUSTA – Lewiston schools are expected to get more state money for education next year which could relieve part of the budget shortfall they are facing. According to the Department of Education numbers released Monday, Lewiston would get $2.5 million more next year than this year. Superintendents said they’re being careful about assuming the money […]
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Deep cuts proposed for Lewiston athletics
LEWISTON — A proposal to cut athletics and co-curricular activities by 25 percent in schools put city school officials to the test Monday night. In a crowded meeting room, the School Committee heard from principals, athletic directors, coaches and parents about how such cuts will affect students. Shawn Chabot, principal of Lewiston Middle School, outlined […]
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Proposed Lewiston school budget up 3.2 percent even with cuts
LEWISTON — The proposed 2014-15 Lewiston school budget that Superintendent Bill Webster unveiled Tuesday includes higher property taxes, cuts in sports and the loss of 26 positions which would mean dozens of classes with more students. Property taxes would go up about $126 for a home valued at $150,000. That estimate does not count the […]
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Lewiston proposing alternative school at Dingley
LEWISTON — To help soften expected blows to the budget, Lewiston high school students would no longer attend Auburn’s Franklin Alternative School and instead attend a new alternative program at Lewiston’s Dingley Building, Superintendent Bill Webster proposed Monday night. The Dingley Building now holds administrative staffers and a small “Dingley School” program that teaches students […]
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Snow days mean last day of school pushed to June 18
LEWISTON — If there are no more snow days this winter for Lewiston schools, classes will end June 18 for the summer. “That isn’t too bad,” Superintendent Bill Webster said. So far, Lewiston schools have used six snow days. The original school calendar had the last day of classes June 10. Snow days don’t impact […]
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Maine bill on fake guns in schools faces opposition
AUGUSTA (AP) — State law enforcement officials said Monday that a bill that would ban BB guns and non-firing replica firearms in schools is necessary to protect students from potential tragedies, but opponents contend it is too broad and would do little to improve school safety. Supporters of the measure say police officers could easily […]
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S. Perkins: Keep Buckfield schools in RSU 10
I thank Maida Dobson for her efforts to continue the plan of a petition drive to allow Buckfield residents to reconsider their vote to withdraw from RSU 10. I was very surprised by the selectmen’s vote (2-1) against allowing residents to reconsider. It might be explained by one of the selectmen saying that the plan […]