Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
July 25, 2012

LePage: High schools should pay for graduates’ remedial college classes

The governor says the national reputation of Maine schools is poor. “I don’t care where you go in this country – if you come from Maine, you’re looked down upon.”
Published
July 25, 2012

Belgrade and Sidney still pushing for more cuts to RSU 18 budget

OAKLAND — Even though school officials recently trimmed $430,000, Belgrade and Sidney town officials are pushing for more cuts at Thursday night’s regional budget meeting for Regional School Unit 18.
Published
July 25, 2012

Belgrade, Sidney officials urging more cuts to Regional School Unit 18 budget

OAKLAND — Even though school officials recently trimmed $430,000, Belgrade and Sidney town officials are pushing for more cuts at Thursday night’s regional budget meeting for Regional School Unit 18.
Published
July 25, 2012

60th Pittston Fair opens on Thursday

PITTSTON — This year’s Pittson Fair promises more smashed vehicles and a brighter night sky.
Published
July 22, 2012

New RSU 38 superintendent talks about challenges of running a district

READFIELD — For the first time in a decade, Regional School Unit 38 has a new superintendent.
Published
July 18, 2012

Hallowell celebrates 250th anniversary this weekend

This year’s Old Hallowell Day is the high point of the yearlong celebration for the 250th anniversary of Hallowell’s first recorded settlement.
Published
July 17, 2012

Central Maine residents speak out against proposed turnpike toll hike

GARDINER — Just before the Maine Turnpike Authority makes a decision on toll increases, drivers from this end of the turnpike had their chance to weigh in on Monday evening.
Published
July 17, 2012

Resistance to toll hike plan grows louder at Gardiner hearing

GARDINER — Just before the Maine Turnpike Authority makes a decision on toll increases, drivers from this end of the turnpike had their chance to weigh in on Monday evening.
Published
July 16, 2012

Augusta schools’ health insurance change concerns many retirees

AUGUSTA — With the help of her daughter, 92-year-old Florence Hartley reviewed her health insurance options from Aetna, selected the one closest to her previous plan and submitted her paperwork within 10 days, as requested.
Published
July 16, 2012

Retired Augusta school administrators critical of health insurance switch

AUGUSTA — With the help of her daughter, 92-year-old Florence Hartley reviewed her health insurance options from Aetna, selected the one closest to her previous plan and submitted her paperwork within 10 days, as requested.