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PublishedApril 9, 2023
As new school superintendent prepares to take the helm in Waterville, plenty of challenges await
Assistant Superintendent Peter Hallen is set to assume the top spot July 1 and already has critical areas to address.
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PublishedApril 7, 2023
Fairfield-area school board approves budget proposal with 4.8% increase, position cuts
The area school board approved a $29.6 million budget proposal for the coming year, a 4.8% increase from last year even as the district anticipates cutting 11 positions, most of which are currently vacant.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Spruce Mountain school budget cut by $100,000
The amount for regular instruction in Regional School Unit 73 was decreased $100,000 after numbers obtained from Anthem for insurances came in less than anticipated.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
Winthrop School Board approves budget proposal with less than 1% increase
The $12.8 million school spending plan has a modest increase from last year, despite what officials called a "difficult" budget year.
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PublishedApril 6, 2023
U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
A new rule proposed by the Biden administration would prevent schools and colleges from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes, but it would allow certain limits to promote fairness or reduce injuries.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Augusta school officials must ask city for additional $800,000 following budgeting mistake
The error increases the amount to be raised through taxation by more than 6%, from about $13.2 million to nearly $14.1 million.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
Mother sues school district for keeping child’s gender expression secret
Amber Lavigne is suing Central Lincoln County School leaders and employees, saying the district did not inform her about her child's gender expression.
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PublishedApril 5, 2023
First lady Jill Biden visits Southern Maine Community College
She was joined by Education Secretary Miguel Cardona as part of the Biden administration's 'Investing in America' tour and to highlight career-connected learning and workforce training programs.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Franklin county robotics teams qualify for New England District Championship
Knights of Katahdin, a rookie team from Wilton, and Blue Crew, a team with students and mentors from Farmington and Jay schools, are among the 90 FIRST Robotics Competition teams that qualified for the New England District Championship being held April 5-8 in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
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