LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 board on Thursday set two dates for next week to conduct interviews with the two finalists for superintendent. The board will meet at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 28, and Thursday, May 1, in open sessions, then immediately enter into closed sessions to conduct the interviews. The Superintendent Search […]
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RSU 73 settles ed tech and secretaries contract
LIVERMORE FALLS — The RSU 73 board approved a three-year contract for educational technicians/secretaries on Thursday, putting the employees from the former SAD 36 and Jay school systems on the same pay scale and benefits package for the first time. Superintendent Robert Wall said the contract runs from July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2015. […]
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Lewiston superintendent: Tough budget ahead
LEWISTON — School Superintendent Bill Webster told Lewiston School Committee members to brace themselves for difficult budget decisions when he released the proposed 2014-15 budget next week. Reasons for possible cuts in positions, programs and/or higher property taxes include expected flat funding in education dollars from the state, higher MaineCare costs and no leftover cash […]
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Former Lewiston, Dirigo teacher, coach named Yarmouth superintendent
YARMOUTH — The School Committee on Thursday selected Andrew Dolloff, superintendent of Regional School Unit 21 in Kennebunk, as Yarmouth’s new superintendent of schools, effective July 1. Dolloff was principal of Scarborough High School and later assistant superintendent of the Scarborough School Department before joining RSU 21, which includes the York County towns of Kennebunk, […]
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Reporters notebook: Amnott retiring; this time he means it
LEWISTON — Did you hear? Paul Amnott is retiring. Again. He means it this time: r-e-t-i-r-i-n-g. Amnott, a 37-year veteran for the Lewiston School Department, and long-time assistant principal at Lewiston High School, retired in June 2012. At least, that was his plan. A few months later, Lewiston Superintendent Bill Webster got news that Lewiston […]
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RSU 16 committee discusses student transportation, enrollment
POLAND — The RSU 16 School Committee voted Monday to allow special arrangements for student transport to continue this school year. Assistant Superintendent Kim Brandt reported that the facilities and transportation subcommittee has recommended an end to past action allowing a number of exceptions to the general policy concerning out-of-town students. This policy requires parents […]
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Former Auburn assistant superintendent chosen to lead Calais schools
CALAIS — Keith Laser was introduced to the City Council Tuesday night as the new superintendent of the city’s school system. Laser, 59, previously assistant superintendent for Auburn schools, was introduced by interim superintendent Raymond Freve. The School Committee voted to appoint Laser to the top school post during an executive session last week, Freve […]
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RSU 9 staff prepares to open schools to students
FARMINGTON — RSU 9 staff met Monday in the Mt. Blue Campus auditorium to kick off the new school year. New Superintendent Tom Ward and others spoke to the staff during the gathering. The district’s schools will open for students in grades kindergarten through nine on Wednesday, Aug. 28. All students, including upperclassmen, are scheduled to attend […]
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For the third time, Auburn to vote on school budget
AUBURN — Retiree Priscilla Miller voted against the Auburn school budget last month and in June. When she goes to the polls Tuesday — the third time this year — Miller said she’ll vote yes. “I don’t think they have it where it should be,” Miller said. “The deal is, it shouldn’t be more than […]
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New Rangeley superintendent raring to go
RANGELEY — The hallways and rooms of Rangeley Lakes Regional School were filled with cleaning supplies and large machines last week when Sue Pratt, the new superintendent, opened her office for an informal interview. “Yes, we’re working like crazy to have everything ready for the opening on Sept. 3,” Pratt said. “The whole staff has […]