Safety concerns, hopes for unity top Oakland-based school district talks

Three days into the start of classroom and remote instruction, parents, teachers and staff in Regional School Unit 18 discussed their experiences during a board meeting Wednesday night.

Sidney native Riley Field collecting clothes for homeless, students in need

The University of Maine student aims to solve two problems: the reduction of clothes being thrown away and providing clothing for the homeless, starting with students in Lewiston schools.

Oakland-based school district approves reopening after teachers’ union rep calls plan ‘not safe’

As Regional School Unit 18 prepares to reopen for classroom instruction five days a week, Nancy Mitchell, co-president of the RSU 18 Education Association, warns it is "not possible to do this safely"

Oakland-based RSU 18 says 85% of students returning to classrooms

The school district that serves Belgrade, Oakland, China, Sidney and Rome is offering students in-person instruction or remote learning.

Messalonskee High School 2020 Yearbooks to be distributed July 1

Those who have pre-ordered a yearbook can pick them up by grade at listed times.

Messalonskee High School lists class of 2020 graduates

Messalonskee High School lists top 10 students for class of 2020

More high schools in central Maine prepare for modified graduation ceremonies

Messalonskee High School in Oakland, Lawrence High School in Fairfield and the Maine Arts Academy in Sidney have opted for modified graduation ceremonies that respect social-distancing guidelines.

Empty Bowls Dinner set for March 6 at Messalonskee High School

The purpose of this project is to raise money for local food pantries.

Messalonskee High School honor roll

Oakland area students earn academic recognition.