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At schools in Maine and beyond, ‘Hamilton’ becomes a class act

by Noel K. Gallagher May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

Nationally and locally, teachers are tapping into the innovative Broadway hit to enhance lesson plans in history and creativity.

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RSU 9 board of directors sets $33.9M budget, 3.51 percent increase over last year

by Kate McCormick May 2, 2017May 3, 2017

The vote comes as the district awaits word on state education funding levels.

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Brunswick superintendent calls story about school sexual assaults ‘disturbing’

by Noel K. Gallagher May 2, 2017May 3, 2017

In a letter to parents, Superintendent Paul Perzanoski says the AP article, which includes an interview with a former Brunswick Junior High student, ‘seems to give credibility to unfounded allegations.’

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Gardiner senior finishes in top 24 in national poetry contest

by Jason Pafundi May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Gabrielle Cooper won the state Poetry Out Loud competition and went to last week’s nationals in Washington, D.C., where she advanced to the third semifinal round.

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Renovation continues for charter high school due to open in August in downtown Skowhegan

by Doug Harlow May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

Cornville Regional Charter School is expanding to include grade 9 in the new high school and a pre-kindergarten on South Factory Street

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Hyde School plans to expand in Bath, grow enrollment

by Noel K. Gallagher May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

The move follows the $14.25 million sale of a Hyde-operated school in Connecticut.

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Chocolate milk, white bread could make school lunch comeback

by Lindsay Wise McClatchy Washington Bureau May 1, 2017May 2, 2017

A government spending bill aims to relax Obama-era nutrition standards for school lunches.

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Bill to force public colleges to allow guns on campus draws opposition at hearing

by Noel K. Gallagher May 1, 2017February 12, 2018

Opponents say the plan is dangerous and would discourage free debate in classrooms, but supporters say campuses that ban guns are ripe targets for mass shooters.