Around 55 residents passed Dresden’s $1.78 million budget at Tuesday’s annual town meeting without any changes or adjustments to the proposed municipal spending plan.
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More grants help expand outdoor learning possibilities at Spruce Mountain schools in Jay
Grants have helped create Spruce Mountain Outdoor Learning Center and “Boggy Walk Trail” between Spruce Mountain elementary and high schools.
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Jay-based school district directors seek legal advice after director’s post on Facebook page
The Spruce Mountain High School robotics team suggested celebrating Pride Month on Facebook, prompting a comment from a director that has been called ‘hurtful.’
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Maine school districts are working to keep their students engaged over summer break
Educators have long lamented the dreaded ‘summer slide,’ but communities are more active than ever in providing resources to prevent it.
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Maine university system holds first conference on artificial intelligence
The event on Friday drew leaders from business, government and academia to talk about keeping Maine at the forefront of AI use and development.
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Therapy dog is a good distraction, stress reducer for students at Mt. Blue High School in Farmington
Dr. Patricia Millette, a science teacher at Mt. Blue High School brings her therapy dog Tilly to school once a week.
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Tension lingers after Winthrop School Board members approve revised budget
The Winthrop School Board reached agreement Wednesday on the spending plan for the town’s schools and are sending the budget to the Town Council for consideration, but School Board Member Ivy Corliss remains unsatisfied with the information she has received about the schools’ transportation department.
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Wales-based school district’s $23.37 million budget rejected at the polls
Voters from Wales, Sabattus and Litchfield rejected the $23.37 million Regional School Unit 4 budget.
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Voters in Rangeley school district approve $5.7 million budget
The collective uncertified vote tally was 272 to 82.
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Photo album: See Mt. Blue’s commencement ceremony
Read the story: Mt. Blue High School celebrates class of 2024’s perseverance More about Levi: It runs in the family: Levi Bogar is Mt. Blue’s Principal’s Award recipient Meet a great grad: Mt. Blue’s Kathleen Yeaton does not give up when faced with challenges