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As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools

A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.

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Dixfield-based school board OKs ed tech for special needs student next fall

Director Heidi Connelly said there are 126 students enrolled in the special education program.

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A Brunswick special-purpose private school aims to meet growing need

A Brunswick special-purpose private school aims to meet growing need
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John F. Murphy Homes constructing new facility on Hotel Road

Construction has started on the intermediate care facility for adults.

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The Buzz: Flooding forces temporary closure of Community Credit Union on Pine Street

Additions and Subtractions salon relocates in Lewiston; New Dollar General store permitted off Lisbon Street; John F. Murphy Homes constructing new facility on Hotel Road.

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RSU 56 in Dixfield Special Services director Heidi Connelly says 132 students in the special education program

Of the 132 students in the special education program, 11 students are placed in programs outside of the district.

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'A 21st century Shaker story' - Portland Press Herald

‘A 21st century Shaker story’
The three people living in the world's only active Shaker community plan for the future.
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Photo by Brianna Soukup
Brother Arnold Hadd coaxes the sheep out of the way during his morning chores at Shaker Village on June 3. At 70 sheep, it is the largest flock the Shakers have had in many years.

The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village looks like a painting in the early morning light, its neat row of white buildings dappled with sun and backed by a rolling green pasture dotted with sheep. Soon, gardeners will arrive to work alongside the Shakers and the hum of daily life will fill the idyllic hillside village.

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'A 21st century Shaker story' - CentralMaine.com

‘A 21st century Shaker story’
The three people living in the world's only active Shaker community plan for the future.
Posted
Photo by Brianna Soukup
Brother Arnold Hadd coaxes the sheep out of the way during his morning chores at Shaker Village on June 3. At 70 sheep, it is the largest flock the Shakers have had in many years.

The Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village looks like a painting in the early morning light, its neat row of white buildings dappled with sun and backed by a rolling green pasture dotted with sheep. Soon, gardeners will arrive to work alongside the Shakers and the hum of daily life will fill the idyllic hillside village.

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Proposed bill aims to restrict or ban use of restraint, seclusion in Maine schools

PORTLAND (WGME) – A proposed bill aims to restrict or ban the use of restraint and seclusion in Maine schools. New school hours approved for Portland public schoolsSupporters say these practices do more harm than good, but some educators and parents of children with special needs argue it’s a necessary tool. “When Caleb is in crisis, he is very aggressive,” mother Jean Mason said. Mason says the most recent time her son was in crisis, he gave...

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Dixfield-based RSU 56 administrators outline budget requests for 2021-22

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DIXFIELD — Directors of the technology, special education and property departments for Regional School Unit 56 presented their budget proposals to directors Tuesday night.
RSU 56 Technology Director Brian Keene.
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Technology Director Brian Keene, Building, Grounds and Transportation Director Kenny Robbins and Special Education Director Heidi Connelly said they tried to keep amounts the same as the 2020-21 budget.
Keene listed four major goals: “improving parent and community communication; continuing to improve students’ access to online educational materials through our network; increasing effectiveness and reliability of our technology equipment; and continuing to provide quality one-to-one (computer) devices to all of our students, pre-K through 12.”

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