Regional School Unit 9 directors upheld the universal masking mandate and were advised of newly acquired rapid tests.
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Old Orchard Beach High condemns photo of white students wearing do-rags, flashing ‘gang signals’
The photo posted on Instagram was deleted after school administrators raised concerns about cultural appropriation.
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New Monmouth Academy principal hired, among other Hallowell-area administrative hires
Ted Finn was unanimously approved by the Regional School Unit 2 school board Monday night, while Superintendent Tonya Arnold introduced new Assistant Superintendent Matt Gilbert and Business Manager Stephanie Saltzman.
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Bates College selected for initiative to increase enrollment of low-income students and undocumented immigrants
A foundation will match up to $50 million to help those unable to afford a liberal arts education.
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Students push UMaine System to end its investments in fossil fuels
A policy adopted in 2016 has significantly reduced the university system’s investments in fossil fuels, but students say they want to see full divestment.
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Community member builds ‘buddy bench’ for Fayette Central School
Despite health issues this summer, Don Simoneau found a way to finish the bench early in the school year.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Central Maine schools don’t just need bus drivers, they need ed techs and substitute teachers, too
Turns out central Maine schools need educational technicians, as well as substitute teachers even more than bus drivers, in some cases.
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Longtime Monmouth Academy educator leaving principal role
Rick Amero, a Monmouth Academy graduate who has spent more than 30 years in various roles at the school, will become the director of the Waldo County Technical Center in mid-October.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, Schools and Education
Planning progresses for new elementary school in Skowhegan
If Maine School Administrative District 54 officials stick with the projected timeline, construction is scheduled to begin in June 2023 and the school would open in the fall of 2025.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district reviews COVID-19 relief money plan
Maine School Administrative District 11 expects to receive nearly $3.6 million from the American Rescue Plan.