STEM jobs are expected to grow 11% in the next decade, compared to 4.9% for all other jobs.
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Bath-area school budget prioritizes social workers, mental health
The Regional School Unit 1 budget would increase the tax burden from Bath, Arrowsic, Phippsburg and Woolwich by a combined 3.54%, lower than surrounding districts.
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RSV continues to bulldoze Midcoast schools, causing teachers to call out sick
Kate Furbish Elementary in Brunswick closed last week after several staff members apparently contracted RSV, COVID-19 and influenza; Morse High School was closed Friday, Dec. 16, due to high absence among staff.
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RSU 1 board to decide if Central School library book about transgender teens will stay or go
Alysia Coats is appealing the denial of her request that “Beyond Magenta: Trans Teens Speak Out” be removed from the Woolwich Central School library, saying that it is inappropriate for elementary and middle school students.
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast school districts struggle with substitute bus driver, teacher shortage
By enlisting substitute teachers, bus drivers, custodians and more to paper over vacancies in permanent positions, school districts have depleted their stock of workers available to fill in on short notice for sick employees.
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Brunswick superintendent shares district Buzz through new podcast
“Brunswick Buzz,” a new podcast from Brunswick Superintendent Phil Potenziano, will help the district share news and discuss broader education topics with the school community.
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Bath elementary school seeks donations after devastating June fire
Students will attend classes at the Bath Regional Career and Technical Center in the fall.
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Regional School Unit 1 voters approve school budget
Regional School Unit 1 voters on Tuesday approved a $40.2 million budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year. RSU 1 includes Bath, Phippsburg, Arrowsic and Woolwich, where residents backed the budget by a vote of 1,062-263. Residents also voted in favor of the budget validation referendum process in RSU 1 for an additional three years.
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Bath elementary school, damaged in weekend blaze, catches fire again Monday
Allan Thomas Vigil, 30, of Bath was arraigned Monday in connection with the fire he allegedly set late Friday night.
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Morse graduates discuss passion and self-discovery
Morse High School held a student-led graduation ceremony Saturday at McMann Field.