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Schools and Education

Published
May 25, 2017

Messalonskee High students to compete overseas in China robotics competition

The team was one of six in the United States chosen to go to the competition in Qingdao.
Published
May 25, 2017

Winthrop officials might be reaching budget compromise

After asking for deep cuts, the Town Council now has given the School Department more money to work with.
Published
May 24, 2017

School-choice advocates fault Trump private-school scholarship proposal

The Trump administration's plan that would funnel federal funds to private institutions receives pushback.
Published
May 24, 2017

Litchfield, Wales, Sabattus voters give preliminary OK to budget that’s 0.37 percent lower

The budget will now require the approval of voters in a June 13 referendum.
Published
May 24, 2017

Skowhegan-based SAD 54 budget passes easily Wednesday night

About 50 residents approved the $33.8 million spending package for 2017-18 with no discussion; now the package heads to a June 13 referendum.

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Published
May 24, 2017

Lewiston students protest bullying after suicide of middle school classmate

Anie Graham's father says the family tried to get her help, but 'every system we have in place failed our daughter,' who took her life this week.
Published
May 24, 2017

Parents’ concerns prompt switch to organic pesticide at Freeport schools

The district had planned to use a synthetic spray on browntail moth infestations in trees near athletic fields.
Published
May 23, 2017

Mom who went to classes with quadriplegic son gets honorary MBA

She is awarded the degree by a university near Los Angeles.
Published
May 23, 2017

RSU 9 board questioned over costs at informational meeting on $33.9 million budget

The meeting on Tuesday came ahead of the school district's first round of budget votes that will take place on May 31, followed by a district-wide vote June 13.
Published
May 23, 2017

Waterville residents, officials ’emotionally spent’ over difficult school, municipal budget talks

One resident group favors holding Waterville's tax rate by finding budget reductions while another urges adequate funding for schools, fearing the loss of staff and families.