A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine’s request for a waiver from federal education regulations, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is warning.
May 2013
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RSU 18 parents petition against mass customized learning
Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.
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LePage: From now on, only I will testify
The unusual directive to his department heads is seen as the latest move in ongoing clash between the governor and lawmakers.
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Kayaker rescued from upper Kennebec River
An Alaska woman was treated for minor injuries after she was rescued from the Kennebec River in Moxie Gore Thursday.
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Winslow 4th of July in sore need of more volunteers
Just four people have signed up so far to help with the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration, which brings thousands to the area and relies on volunteers for much of the work.
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SNAPSHOT: Alewife harvesters
Nicole Brann dips alewives May 15 at the headwaters of Seven Mile Stream at Webber Pond in Vassalboro, as Corey Cookson watches. The duo were harvesting the migrating fish for Ron Weeks, who holds the contract from the town of Vassalboro to sell alewife to lobster fisherman. Three dips filled a crate that weighed about 250 pounds, Cookson said, and held about 500 alewives.
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STILL LIFE: Head light
Mike Pellerin of Mike’s Electrical Services installs one of two new signs at Headquarters Salon on Main Street in Waterville on May 13.
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STILL LIFE: Weeding crew
Yvonne Lefebvre, left, and Priscilla Jackson, right, both members of the Central Maine Gardening Club, weed the flower gardens outside the Alfond Youth Center on North Street in Waterville on Thursday. The gardening club will be running a a fundraiser plant sale at the Methodist church at 22 School St. in Oakland on June 8, from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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STILL LIFE: Community gardeners
Elizabeth Vigue wipes rain from her brow as Chuck Kittrel plants peppers in their section of the Waterville Parks and Recreation garden on North Street in Waterville Friday afternoon. The couple rented the space for $10 for the summer season.
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Chelsea volunteers honor forgotten Civil War veterans’ graves with flags
Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, more than 40 Civil War veterans’ graves at Riverside Cemetery in Chelsea will have American flags for Memorial Day.