Lewiston was among many towns struggling to approve school budgets that often rely heavily on the local property tax.
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As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
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Robert V. Connors Elementary principal responds to sex assault allegations
Donald Ferrara’s attorney, Walter McKee, firmly denied all allegations and said his client plans to appeal the protection order. He also noted that the woman who filed the order has made unfounded claims about Ferrara dating back more than 10 years.
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Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.
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Chronic absenteeism rates at Maine schools remain high, state data shows
Students who miss two days or more of school during the first month have a higher risk of being chronically absent during the school year.
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Maine school districts confront COVID-19 funding cliff
Across-the-board expenses are rising just as federal pandemic relief is running out. Educators see a ‘perfect storm of financial pressures’ that will challenge schools for the next two years.