Chrissy Michaud, food service director for Regional School Unit 2, said not enough families take advantage of this program and central Maine districts encourage parents to sign up.
Schools and Education
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Senior housing at the old Winslow Junior High presented at informational meeting
Kennebec Valley Community Action Program proposes to repurpose the school as affordable senior housing also includes independent use of the gymnasium and auditorium and classroom space as offices.
Waterville board approves $80 million Colby performing arts center plans
The Waterville Planning Board on Monday approved the 74,000-square-foot center, with several conditions.
MVC schools ban spectators and are encountering barriers to regional scheduling
The Mountain Valley Conference is giving its schools more options for opponents this fall, but a lot of details still need to be worked out before games start Sept. 25.
Opening new school, adapting to coronavirus guidelines go hand in hand in Monmouth
Adding coronavirus protocols to the school day was not as challenging given students and staff also had to figure out their routines at the new Monmouth Memorial School.
St. Dom’s closes Lewiston campus until Sept. 28 after case of COVID-19 confirmed
LEWISTON — After receiving word Sunday that one of its students had tested positive for COVID-19, Saint Dominic Academy officials closed the Lewiston campus temporarily. The school teaches pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Remote learning will be offered to its students through Monday, Sept. 28. According to a news release from the school Monday evening, there […]
New Winslow Junior High School marks fresh beginning for students, staff
Students, teachers and staff members navigate new school while dealing with restrictions imposed by COVID-19.
Augusta teachers receive social, emotional training as students return amid pandemic
Licensed clinical social workers have been providing training to help with school-related stress.
Student’s lawsuit over study abroad refund headed to appeals court
The lawsuit against Portland-based Council on International Education Exchange was dismissed by a federal judge, but now will go to the appeals court.