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Schools and Education

Published
June 3, 2017

Waterville board to consider final plan for $200 million athletic complex at Colby College

The 350,000-square-foot building would include the first Olympic-sized swimming pool in Maine.
Published
June 2, 2017

Emotions run strong at Madison Area Memorial High School graduation

More than 40 seniors graduated, and the valedictorian fought back tears on stage, during a graduation that featured 'Survivor' winner Bob Crowley.
Published
June 2, 2017

Ex-Penn State president will serve 2-month jail sentence

Former President Graham Spanier was found guilty in March for his role in the college sex abuse scandal.
Published
June 1, 2017

LePage vows to veto any school funding increase that doesn’t include education reforms

The Legislature and the governor have just one month to reach agreement on education funding, which has become the top obstacle to a budget deal.
Published
May 31, 2017

Senate Republicans offer $100 million for schools if voter-approved tax surcharge is repealed

The proposal by Senate President Mike Thibodeau, an opening move in budget negotiations, receives a cool reception from Democrats, and is rejected by Republican leaders in the House.

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Published
May 31, 2017

Augusta school board mulling cuts to budget after city requests $444K reduction

An elementary school teacher, a nurse, a computer technician and a security guard are being considered for elimination.
Published
May 31, 2017

Crowd divided at RSU 9 preliminary district budget vote

At Wednesday night's meeting, RSU 9 residents wrestled over proposed budget increases and what it takes to properly serve the district's students
Published
May 31, 2017

Speller from Gray nails early words at national bee, but falls short of advancing

Naomi Zarin of Portland's Friends School won't advance to the semifinals.
Published
May 31, 2017

Winthrop High School principal leaving for job at Oakland-based district

The Winthrop School Department is now searching for someone to replace Keith Morin as principal now that he's accepted a position as the assistant superintendent in Regional School Unit 18, the school district that covers Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney.
Published
May 30, 2017

Boston to test tuition-free college program for low income students

The total costs for the program will depend on how many students enroll and how many graduate.