Police said they worked with the FBI to determine that the threat conveyed on social media was not credible.
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Tracing hoax calls will be a daunting challenge
A cybersecurity expert says it will be difficult for the FBI to trace the prank active shooter calls made using an internet protocol that allows the caller to hide their phone number.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Augusta launches child care program for students taking adult education classes
At this time, the child watch program only has room for 4 kids, but Augusta Adult and Community Education Director Kayla Sikora hopes to expand the program in the future depending on the need.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Richmond to appoint committee to ease transition to municipally run school district
Residents cannot elect a school board until March, but the new municipal district faces a July 1 deadline to have a voter-approved budget and its top administrators in place.
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Jay to question seven candidates seeking five-month term on RSU 73
Selectpersons also approved a Sand for Seniors program.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine system schools to close $5 million budget gap
Schools are making plans to dig into reserves and remaining federal COVID relief funds, keep vacant teaching positions open, limit travel and other expenses, and boost marketing campaigns.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Pandemic, staff shortages take toll on education services for students with disabilities
A lack of ed techs in particular has prompted a rising number of complaints that students aren’t getting legally required services in Maine schools.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston sixth grader’s art featured on totes from local business
Part of the proceeds from the Rogue Wear bags will go toward purchasing art supplies for Feza Kisimba.
Posted inNation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Applications for student loan forgiveness no longer accepted
Already, about 26 million people have applied, and 16 million applications have been approved. However, because of court rulings, none of the relief has actually gone out.
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Controversial books to stay in Spruce Mountain High School library
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted to keep ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘White Fragility’ on the shelves after hearing many comments on both sides of the argument over whether the books’ content was appropriate for a school library.