Susan Ketch, an assistant principal at the high school, will replace David Creech in the post for the 2018-19 school year.
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Lewiston schools prohibit swimming on field trips in aftermath of drowning
The directive from Superintendent Bill Webster takes effect immediately and will govern all trips during summer programs while the school committee considers adopting a permanent policy.
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Winslow School Board approves final $15.57M budget
It was the board’s final meeting as part of AOS 92, which will officially be dissolved on July 1.
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More community colleges offering job-targeted bachelor’s degrees
As college costs rise, state officials turn to community colleges to develop programs for industries with a lot of need.
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Maine high schoolers take crash course on rigors of college life
High school students from around Maine spent last week at Thomas College taking a 3-credit course, living on campus and sleeping in the dorms as part of a new program aimed at helping ease the transition to college.
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After 31 years, Richmond bus driver ‘Miss Doreen’ has memorable final run
Doreen Moody retired last week after 31 years as a Richmond school bus driver, with a surprise escort of a police car, fire truck and tow truck to a waiting crowd.
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Maine to get nearly $600,000 under ocean research program that escaped Trump budget cuts
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins make the announcement Thursday about the Maine Sea Grant College Program.
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Namesake of USM’s Osher Map Library gives university its largest gift ever: rare maps worth $100 million or more
The donation from Dr. Harold Osher includes a 1475 map of the Holy Land.
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Leadership changes afoot for Maine Community College System
The president of Southern Maine Community College will work on other initiatives in the system, while the president of Washington County Community College takes his place for three years.
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Winslow school bond opponent files petition forcing recount
Phil St. Onge said holding a recount would be the only way to inspect the 194 ballots that left the bond question blank.