The union, which represents 3,200 workers, overwhelmingly ratified a four-year contract Sunday that includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.
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KVCC graduates’ stories tell of stuggle behind the degree
AUGUSTA — Amid the celebration of their accomplishments, some members of Kennebec Valley Community College’s class of 2012 reflected on the sacrifices and obstacles along their path to Saturday’s commencement exercises.
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Proficiency-based diploma bill passed
AUGUSTA — Several education bills gained final legislative approval Wednesday and Thursday as lawmakers wrapped up their work for the session.
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More charter school applicants than expected
AUGUSTA — Up to eight charter schools could open in Maine this fall.
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New charter school applications more than state expected
AUGUSTA — Up to eight charter schools could open in Maine this fall.
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Maine education bills gain final passage
Perhaps the most far-reaching is L.D. 1422, which changes high school diploma requirements as the first step in moving all schools to the proficiency-based education model.
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Four more apply for Maine charter school licenses
The proposals, including two more online schools, bring the total to nine.
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At least five groups will apply to open Maine charter schools
State education officials had anticipated letters from four groups, but they weren’t expecting one that came in from Piscataquis County.
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RSU 2 language program goes to town meeting
FARMINGDALE — It won’t be decided until June 23 whether Hall-Dale schools will keep two full-time nurses and a foreign language program for elementary students.
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‘It was like starting a whole new life’
AUGUSTA — One grew up in Rwanda, the other in the Kennebec County town of Oakland.