Newell was recognized for academics and leadership at Telstar High School in Bethel.
SAD 44
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Of coterie and cookies … a unique writing class
BETHEL — Cathi DiCocoa is stoking her wood stove on a cold Saturday afternoon as 11 writers arrive at her Main Street restaurant. One woman laughs as she recounts how she found out about the class, “I came to buy bread, “ she says. Writer and Instructor Stephanie Frykholm, of West Paris, begins her introduction […]
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Superintendent responds to Woodstock Elementary School maintenance concerns
Mark Kenney assures Woodstock its school is being maintained.
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What to do with cell phones in school?
Board decides to change cell phone policy.
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Cell phones in school – to use or not to use?
The written policy currently prohibits cell phone use except when a teacher or principal approves it for “a specific educational, health or safety purpose.”
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SAD 44 ‘no homework’ practice detailed
The SAD 44 School Board Monday discussed the current district practice of not assigning regular, traditional homework to elementary and middle school students. Directors also heard a report on a threat that closed school one day earlier this month, and a report on two days of school held at Sunday River Resort. Homework policy In […]
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Pair of Telstar High School graduates win Mitchell Scholarship
BETHEL — Telstar High School principal John Eliot said this is the first time that two students at Telstar have been awarded the Mitchell Scholarship in the same year. The 2024 graduates are Morgan Zetts and Kyra Rose-Espinoza. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J. Mitchell […]
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Dave Murphy updates school board on new day care center at his last meeting
BETHEL — “Tonight is a special meeting and not just because we have July off, but also because it’s Dave’s last meeting,” said board chair Danny Whitney. He invited others on the board to speak about Murphy who has been SAD 44 superintendent for the past 23 years. “I first met Dr. Murphy in 1986. […]
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SAD 44 candidates give reasons for running
BETHEL — Matthew Mallen and David Bartlett are both running for the open Newry school board seat. Bartlett is the incumbent. David Bartlett Why are you seeking the school board nomination? I am seeking re-election to the SAD 44 school board after six years of service. I feel we, as a board, have made great […]
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SAD 44 starts daycare restart process
BETHEL — Community Concepts has embraced MSAD 44’s idea to restart the early learning center that closed on Feb. 24 in the Gem Theatre building. The objective, said Superintendent David Murphy at a school board meeting held March 13, is for SAD 44 to act as a facilitator. Murphy said the Bingham Betterment Foundation has […]