University of Maine System trustees authorized spending up to $5.7 million last week to advance negotiations of a long-term energy contract worth up to $165 million to shift the Orono campus from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. “We are starting to spend money on the (UMaine) energy replacement project,” said Trustee Karl Turner, chairman […]
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Science teacher takes off with rocket-making class
PERU — Dirigo Middle School science teacher David Buck gave lessons to the Cougar Cub after-school program at Dirigo Elementary School last week on how to build a rocket. Buck was chosen two summers ago to attend a space camp for teachers in Huntsville, Ala., and spoke of his experiences there. “I’m not an astronaut,” […]
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SAD 44 approves engineering study for energy-saving project
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board Monday approved of an engineering study of Telstar Regional Middle/High School and Crescent Park Elementary in preparation for a potential energy-saving project. Superintendent David Murphy said Honeywell, of southern Maine, has done an energy audit of the two buildings. The engineering study is the next phase in changing from […]
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SAD 44 readmits student, fills teaching positions
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board readmitted an expelled student, hired music and physical education teachers and dealt with school maintenance issues this week. Superintendent David Murphy said in an email that the board unanimously readmitted a high school boy following an hourlong closed session. The boy was expelled in March for an undisclosed offense. […]
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SAD 44 board authorizes energy audits of two schools
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board this week authorized energy audits of Crescent Park Elementary School and the Telstar high and middle school complex. Superintendent David Murphy said the board approved the Portland firm Honeywell to do the audits in the next few weeks. Once complete, contingent upon the results, an engineering study will be […]