As a Maine native, Thompson is glad to be back and she’s “really looking forward to hearing from the staff and community and seeing what they need for support.”
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Peru summer program students learn about disabilities
Dirigo Elementary School students participate in a CARE workshop.
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Canton’s Shawn Goodrow, unopposed, wins selectman seat
Regional School Unit 56 Board Director Carl Lueders won his bid for reelection for a three-year term by 80 votes to Tom Peters’ 37 votes.
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Dixfield-based school district budget passes
The vote from the four RSU 56 towns was 503-387.
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Bikes for books: 28 Peru students get new rides for reading challenge
Twenty-eight Dirigo Elementary School students read books over four weeks to win new bikes during their school assembly on Monday. The bikes were donated by the Masons of King Hiram Lodge 57 of Mexico.
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Dixfield-based school district budget approved
A majority of 36 voters approve spending $14.28 million for 2024-25.
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Dirigo High School graduation set for June 7 in Dixfield
Class of 2024 senior Logan Timberlake and Class Advisor Jillian Bryant told the RSU 56 board of directors that project graduation events in Auburn and Portland will follow the class’s graduation ceremony at the high school.
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Dixfield-based school director opposes budget proposal over high salary increases
Regional School Unit 56 board director Don Whittemore said he objects to the proposed 2024-25 budget because of administrators’ high salary increases. He was the only board director to vote against the budget proposal approved by the board on April 23.
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Canton residents seek seat on Dixfield-based school board
Carl Lueders is seeking another three-year term; Thomas Peters is also a candidate.
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Peru school leader named National Distinguished Principal for 2024 by Maine peers
Dirigo Elementary School Principal Charlie Swan is recognized Friday.