The private, nonprofit, child-focused Waterville organization will have to reduce the number of children it serves in The Children’s Place program if funds are not found by summer, officials said.
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Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests
The regional body’s report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church’s transparency push after years of turmoil.
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Waterville’s Thomas College pioneering varsity-level eSports program
The private college is the first in Maine to offer a competitive video gaming program for its students.
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Administrative restructuring planned in Fairfield-based SAD 49
A plan approved by the district’s board of directors includes eliminating separate high school and middle school principals and creating one principal’s position for grades 7 through 12.
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Waterville school board to interview candidate for Ward 2 seat
Greg Bazakas, a parent and clinical social worker-therapist, is the only candidate who submitted a letter of interest to the board to fill the position vacated by Susan Reisert, Waterville Schools Superintendent Eric Haley said.
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Portland school board approves $12 million renovation of Lyseth Elementary
The project, which would include a new gym and library as well as utility and security upgrades, is set to begin this spring.
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Maranacook residents approve $5.8M bond for school improvements
All Region School Unit 38 schools will undergo building upgrades.
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Whooping cough confirmed at Edward Little High School
School officials advise parents to contact their doctor if their child develops a severe cough, has a weakened immune system or lives with someone at high risk.
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Mid-Maine Technical Center’s Skills championships event postponed due to weather
The event, which draws hundreds of students and judges to Waterville and was to be held today, will instead be held Thursday.
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South Portland to change controversial proficiency-based grading at high school
The change will take effect in the 2019-2020 school year, a decision that followed increasing complaints about the accuracy, fairness and complexity of the system adopted four years ago.