The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.
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Madison school board approves $10.2 million budget
The budget will head to voters in a budget validation meeting May 6 and referendum May 14.
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Lawrence High School principal resigns shortly after settlement over job loss
Students are planning a protest Wednesday against the resignation of Principal Mark Campbell, which comes shortly after the school district agreed to a financial settlement for eliminating his job.
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Fairfield school board approves settlements with three administrators
The superintendent of School Administrative District 49 would not release details of the agreements Friday night and said they will be made public after they are signed by the administrators.
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Madison school board to consider $10.2 million budget
The superintendent of School Administrative District 59 would not release details of the budget proposal, which the school board will consider approving Monday.
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Hearings on disputed Waterville bag ban ballots scheduled
The Waterville Voter Registration Appeals Board will consider the eligibility of 75 voters who cast ballots on the plastic bag ban issue, since challengers say they suspect those voters have not proved residency.
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Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel executive editor to speak at UMaine Augusta’s commencement
Judith Meyer leads three daily and seven weekly newspapers; state corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty will be awarded an honorary degree.
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To minimize tuition hikes, growing UNE freezes employees’ pay
The University of New England cites challenges in paying for its recent expansion of academic programs.
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Four candidates vie for two RSU 73 seats
Candidates Douglas DiPasquale, Kerry Jackson, Tarek Nadeau and J. Lynn Ouellette seek two, RSU 73 terms to represent Jay.
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Vassalboro educator awarded Mid-Maine Chamber’s Outstanding Professional award
Victor Esposito, a Jobs for Maine’s Graduates specialist at Vassalboro Community School, works with more than 200 students to help them acquire skills they need to pursue a career.