Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.
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Topsham-area district adds $600,000 to proposed budget for teacher salaries
SAD 75 Business Manager Mark Conrad says the additional $600,000 would increase local property taxes for education by an estimated 11%.
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Spruce Mountain Middle School principal hired as RSU 73 superintendent
Directors approved hiring Scott Albert effective July 1.
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Fairfield-area school district restores special education director, discusses superintendent review
In a special meeting Thursday, the board of School Administrative District 49 also forewent an executive session originally called to address concerns regarding an employee.
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Lawmakers seek to track, reduce schools’ use of restraint and seclusion
A recent report by the nonprofit Disability Rights Maine found that use of physical restraint or seclusion jumped 60% in 4 years in Maine schools.
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Gardiner high school students take a peek at the future
Thanks to returning graduates, current Gardiner Area High School students were able to get a realistic view of what college — and life after college — might be like for them.
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Senate vote sends bill to end vaccine exemptions to governor’s desk
A recent measles case in Maine was cited by both supporters and opponents of the measure to end all non-medical exemptions to school-required vaccinations.
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Measles case at Madison schools, Skowhegan hospital raise awareness of vaccination need
Madison school officials say the incubation period has passed in a single case of measles, but they have sent home a letter advising parents to be mindful of the situation and to call the school nurse with questions.
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Maine House gives final approval to ending vaccine opt-outs
The bill to eliminate religious and philosophical exemptions to school-required vaccinations must clear just 1 more hurdle before going to the governor.
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Pittsfield lights, sirens thrill students at National EMS Week celebration
Police, fire, emergency medical personnel demonstrate apparatus for hundreds of students at Warsaw Middle School.