The program aims to connect local law enforcement and students while building life skills.
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Bath-area school officials lead regional effort examining later start times
Regional School Unit 1 officials are considering starting the school day for students in grades 6-12 around 8:30 a.m., about an hour later than current start times.
Topsham nonprofit looking for host homes to take in unhoused youth
Topsham-based Housing Resources for Youth is looking for host homes in school districts RSU 1, SAD 75 and Brunswick to take in unhoused youths. Host homes are especially needed during the cold winter months. “Whether they’re sleeping in a shelter, on someone’s couch, in a car or under an overpass, these kids lack the necessities […]
Bath-area schools consider banning student cell phone use
Regional School Unit 1 officials are reviewing research about student phone use and will solicit input from students and parents.
Bath-area schools considering later high school start time
Morse High School students would start school around 8:40 a.m. instead of 7:40 a.m. under one proposal; several Maine school districts have recently switched to later start times at high schools, saying the extra sleep benefits students.
Bath resident sentenced to 25 years for arson that burned down elementary school
Clair Vigil admitted to setting a massive fire at the Dike Newell School last year.
Bath-area school board rejects proposed book ban
The parent of a Woolwich Central School fifth grader asked the Regional School Unit 1 board to remove the puberty-focused book “It’s Perfectly Normal.”
Bath election: Voters to decide council seat, $30 million in infrastructure spending
The Nov. 7 election in Bath features four candidates vying for an at-large council seat and bond questions for $25 million in sewer upgrades and $5 million for street repairs.
Filing period opens for 2 Bath-area school board seats
Regional School Unit 1 board seats representing Bath and Woolwich will be determined in the November election.
Accused Bath school arsonist’s plea hearing delayed
Allan Thomas Vigil is accused of setting a massive fire at the Dike Newell School.