The Fayette Select Board reviewed infrastructure projects funded by a $3.1 million surplus, discussed Fidium internet pricing inequities, and unveiled updates to the town’s website at their Jan. 7 meeting.
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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Waterville school board elects Erin McDermott as chair
McDermott, 49, who lives in Ward 3, has served on the Board of Education for two years.
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Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills’ $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
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Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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At least 9 Maine school districts now affected by software breach
The K-12 student information platform PowerSchool suffered a cybersecurity breach, and informed numerous school districts that they may have been affected.
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Judge allows sale of UMaine’s Hutchinson Center to move forward
Calvary Chapel Belfast asked a federal judge to stop the sale of the University of Maine-owned building, claiming the university system showed religious bias when it rescinded an offer to the church.
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Cornville man, formerly banned, now on Skowhegan-area school board
Wayne Wofford, 47, an outspoken critic of rules about masking at schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, has been appointed to fill the seat held previously by Julian Payne on the Maine School Administrative District 54 board of directors.
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Augusta man arrested at Board of Education meeting
Pavel Dokukin, 39, was arrested on a charge of criminal trespassing when he refused to stop talking after reaching the two minutes allotted each speaker.
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Global school IT contractor suffers cybersecurity issue, at least 3 Maine schools impacted
PowerSchool, which serves hundreds of schools across the country, including many in Maine, notified customers of a breach Wednesday.
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Maine religious schools ask appeals court to halt state’s anti-discrimination rules
Crosspoint Church in Bangor and St. Dominic Academy in Auburn asked the federal court in Boston to stop a Maine law that prevents some private religious schools from receiving public funds.