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Missing For Five Hours

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Missing For Five Hours

A seven-year-old child with special needs went missing for five hours after a transportation van from Lewiston to Monmouth arrived late. The van driver faced issues with GPS and cell phone service, complicating the search. The foster mother, who could track packages but not the van, expressed frustration at the school board meeting. The school district ended its contract with the transportation company, First Transit. Matt Gagnon and a Caller discussed the importance of GPS tracking for child safety, noting that school buses already use such systems. They emphasized the need for better oversight and accountability in school transportation

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