Regional School Unit 73 directors voted to keep ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘White Fragility’ on the shelves after hearing many comments on both sides of the argument over whether the books’ content was appropriate for a school library.
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Two contested books will stay in Spruce Mountain High School library
Regional School Unit 73 directors voted to keep ‘Gender Queer’ and ‘White Fragility’ on the shelves.
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Livermore Falls voters elect James Cyr as selectman
Cyr was unchallenged for his bid as selectman to a vacant seat on the board.
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Mobile outreach harm reduction services available through Dec. 28
Sites are located in Wilton, Farmington, Phillips and Livermore Falls.
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Parent says racism shouldn’t be tolerated before two Spruce Mountain High School students are expelled indefinitely
“No child of color or religious faith should be afraid to attend public school in this state or anywhere in the country,” Timothy “Tim” Walton of Livermore said.
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Franklin County adult learners to have greater access to computer courses
Adult learners at all levels of computer knowledge will have access to local training.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Two Spruce Mountain students expelled indefinitely
Livermore parent tells RSU 73 board that racism should not be tolerated.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Two Livermore Falls teens charged with writing swastikas in Spruce Mountain High School bathrooms
Each is charged with criminal mischief and suspended from school.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Livermore Falls police chief resigns job to work at UMF
Ernest ‘Ernie’ Steward Jr. has led the department for 34 years.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
50 years after the Clean Water Act, the Androscoggin River has changed dramatically
The river is the cleanest it’s been in more than a century.