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Lawmakers endorse bill to protect student loan borrowers

by Associated Press April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Sen. Eloise Vitelli’s proposal for a ‘Student Loan Bill of Rights’ move to the House and Senate with unanimous committee support.

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RSU 2 seeking volunteers to help pick a new superintendent

by Abigail Austin April 3, 2019April 3, 2019

Several community members are being sought to join a committee, which also will include teachers and staff, to vet candidates for the position.

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First parent agrees to plead guilty in college admissions scam

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press April 3, 2019April 7, 2019

Neither Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman nor Lori Loughlin has publicly commented on the allegations.

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Parents could face tax charges, big fines in college admissions scam

by ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press April 2, 2019April 7, 2019

Experts say some wealthy parents charged in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme could face additional criminal charges or hefty fines for writing off the bribes on their taxes.

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In Readfield, success smells sweet as students learn to make maple syrup

by Jessica Lowell April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

Boiling sap gives Maranacook Community High School Alternative Education students a chance to learn a craft that stretches back through decades of Maine history.

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Bill banning Native American mascots in public schools passes in committee

by Meg Robbins April 1, 2019April 7, 2019

The Committee on Education and Cultural affairs voted 7-5 to recommend passing the legislation. It will now go before the House of Representatives.

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Portland hires new assistant superintendent

by Beth Quimby Staff Writer March 30, 2019March 31, 2019

Aaron Townsend will be the assistant superintendent for school management starting July 1.

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Incidents of racism on the rise this year in Maine schools

by Edward D. Murphy March 30, 2019

Reports of hate speech and racist incidents involving students in 2 districts come as an official in the Attorney General’s Office says he has seen more such reports this year than at any time in his 12 years on the job.