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PublishedJuly 10, 2022
With school out for the summer, Maine teachers take on 2nd, 3rd jobs
Historically, about 20% of teachers across the country have taken on secondary jobs across the country during the school year. In the summer, that figure rose to about 33%, according to the latest national data.
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PublishedDecember 17, 2021
Fewer students in class Friday after TikTok violence scare
No credible threats were found to area schools.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2021
Schools eliminate some graduation requirements due to pandemic
Community service, sports, clubs and even credit standards are being waived this year.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2020
Free lunches great for students, but districts can wind up swallowing the bill
RSU-16 says it may cost $100,000 this year to provide free meals to its students because of extra, COVID-related expenses.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2019
School district, Poland day care, state agree to share cost of bus stop sign
Day care owner Jan Jordan will get a flashing sign after summer-long dispute.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2019
Poland day care gets offers of help with $13,000 bus stop sign
Jan Jordan calls the outpouring "heartwarming and humbling."
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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Poland-area school district’s $13,000 price tag for ‘bus stop’ sign raises question: Who pays for safety?
RSU 16 wants Little Hands Childcare to pay $13,000 for a flashing ‘bus stop’ sign on Route 11. The day care owner says she can't afford it and her kids need the sign for a safe bus stop. The superintendent says taxpayers shouldn't pay to help a for-profit business.
RSU 16
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