While the term “alternative fact” has quickly become synonymous in political discussion with a lie or falsehood, a wider view of the debate reveals there aren’t always simple answers in serious conversations, James Cook writes.
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High school students give Rosie the Riveter new look and new message
The iconic World War II-era figure now wears a hijab and says ‘We Belong Here’ on a T-shirt designed by high school students.
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Curriculum director in Litchfield, Wales, Sabattus school district to replace outgoing superintendent
Andrew Carlton has worked as an administrator and special education teacher in several central Maine school districts and will become superintendent of RSU 4 in July.
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UMaine System trustees vote to make Machias campus part of flagship
Under the new structure, UMM will keep its name and degree-granting authority, and will be led by an academic dean who reports to the president of UMaine in Orono.
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Cost to attend UMaine System likely to top $19,000 next year
Following a six-year tuition freeze, ‘now it is time to invest,’ Chancellor James Page says.
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Persistence spells success at Maine State Spelling Bee
Naomi Zarin, an eighth-grader at the Friends School of Portland, correctly spells the word ‘copal’ in the 42nd round.
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Boston Latin names new headmaster
Rachel Skerritt is the first person of color to lead the prominent high school.
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Fairfield-based school district seeks state OK to consolidate 3 elementary schools
The School Administrative District 49 board has applied to the Maine Department of Education for new elementary schools in Albion, Clinton and Fairfield, including the possibility of moving students into one new school.
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Waterville parking panel seeks solutions to dormitory’s displacement of 90 Concourse spaces
Suggestions include imposing a time limit on more spaces and arranging shuttle trips to and from more far-flung parking options.
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‘Public education is in trouble,’ Waterville school superintendent says at budget forum
Funding cuts in Waterville schools and an expectation that employees work overtime and double time are ‘burning our staff up,’ Eric Haley told a crowd of about 150 people.