The Saco police detective testifies that former Kennebunk High teacher Jill Lamontagne and the student sent the messages between May 28 and June 9 in 2017.
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UMaine football player, 18, dies during preseason workout on campus
Freshman Darius Minor of Locust Grove, Virginia, was involved in supervised light training when he collapsed on the field, where team staff and first responders were unable to resuscitate him.
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Augusta Elks seek bigger collection of school supplies for giveaway after last year’s demand
Elks officials say many families were turned away empty-handed after an overwhelming number of people showed up for a free school supply giveaway last year.
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New law lets Maine school districts decide how students make the grade to graduate
School districts will now be able to choose whether to use the proficiency-based standards or revert to the traditional system when deciding who is qualified to graduate.
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Colleges ask for a share of future salary in lieu of loans
So-called income share agreements offer an alternative to piling up debt, and give colleges an incentive to help students find great jobs.
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Maine executive named CEO of new Portland-based graduate center
Theresa Sutton will begin work immediately at Maine Center Ventures of the University of Maine System.
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Greely High School teacher named interim principal
Chris Hoffman of Brunswick has taught at the school since 2009.
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Maine Girls’ Academy walked a financial tightrope before deciding to close
IRS documents show the private high school’s expenses were slightly more than revenue in 2016-17, and enrollments that generate critical tuition revenue have declined since then.
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Bay State eyes funds for safer schools
The bulk of $72 million alloted from surplus would allow school districts to hire social workers and mental health pros.
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Man receives Lewiston High diploma 69 years after quitting school
Leo Savard, 86, joined the Navy in 1949 and served in the Korean War. These days he is a valued volunteer at an Auburn hospice.