Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series examining the impact of teacher shortages in local schools. SULLIVAN — For Katelyn and Logan Riggs, teaching in Maine has required a lot of do-overs. During the summer of 2018, the couple moved from Southern California to begin teaching in Regional School Unit 24 (RSU …
SEDGWICK — Three principals in as many years at the Sedgwick Elementary School after the departure of longtime principal Don Buckingham has prompted the hiring of a consultant to help resolve a number of problems. “The transition from a principal that was at Sedgwick Elementary for 29 years has been difficult for parents and staff,” …
Editor’s note: This is the first in a three-part series examining the impact of teacher shortages in local schools. SULLIVAN — It’s summer. While families are enjoying vacations and warm weather, school district administrators are filling teaching positions — or trying to. “It’s a teacher’s market,” said Janet Jordan, human resources manager for Regional …
MACHIAS — Andrew Egan, vice president for academic affairs and head of campus at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM), has announced his intention to step down, effective Aug. 15. Egan joined UMM, a regional campus of the University of Maine, on Aug. 13, 2018. Daniel Qualls, associate professor of education, will serve as …
The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll at Deer Isle-Stonington High School: Honors with highest distinction Grade 9: Anwen Hudson, Henry Penfold, Taylor Staples. Grade 10: Rylee Eaton, Ariel Larrabee, McHenna Martin, Kaylee Morey. Grade 11: Eliza Borntraeger, Trevor Cochrane, Marissa Judkins, Brienna Limeburner, Ella Marshall, Benjamin Penfold. Grade 12: …
MILBRIDGE — Eight-year-old Leigha Pendleton loves to go outside looking for slugs. Once, she came inside with 30 or 40 of them. “She had them all over her hands,” said her mother, Candy Pendleton. “We had to scrub our hands very well.” Leigha, who enters third grade at Harrington Elementary School in the fall, is …
ELLSWORTH — The Ellsworth High School auditorium was full last Monday evening with friends, family members and burbling babies celebrating Ellsworth Adult Education’s 2019 graduating class. The ceremony recognized those receiving high school diplomas, college transitions and certified nursing assistant certificates, as well as six students who were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor …
DEER ISLE — The committee tasked with raising $1.3 million for high school renovations plans to send out an appeal letter and recruit volunteers to knock on doors. The Community School District 13 Board (Deer Isle-Stonington) on June 4 approved a capital campaign to raise funds to make needed renovations and repairs to the Deer …
SULLIVAN — Nicole Veilleux smiled as she took a phone call from her mother before graduation ceremonies June 12. The Ellsworth resident was pleased to learn her mother was on her way to Sumner Memorial High School to see her take another step toward her career goal of becoming a nurse. From October 2018 through …
Husson University in Bangor recently announced its spring 2019 president’s list. Students who make the president’s list must carry at least 12 graded credit hours during the semester and earn a grade point average of 3.80 to 4.0 during the period. The following local students have been named to the list: Aaron Joseph Boumil, Bar …
BUCKSPORT — On Tuesday, Regional School Unit 25 (RSU 25) voters validated the 2019-20 school budget by a count of 329-76, according to Superintendent Jim Boothby. Voters also approved continuing the budget validation process, but by a slimmer margin, 288-100. RSU 25 has a total spending package for the school year that starts July 1 …
SULLIVAN — A $44-million school project got the go-ahead from voters Tuesday. Regional School Unit 24 (RSU 24) proposes building a new combination high school and middle school on the same property where Sumner Memorial High School is located. Construction is expected to begin in 2020 with students using the new building in September 2022. …
