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Committee backs hybrid plan to expand pre-K in Portland schools

by Noel K. Gallagher February 6, 2019February 6, 2019

The school board’s curriculum committee recommends ‘Pathway 2,” which would add five pre-K classrooms in district buildings and four more at community partner sites.

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Proposed Augusta school budget up by $1.1 million

by Keith Edwards February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

Augusta administrators say more staff is needed to keep city schools safe and effective.

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Pulver funds will support 40 Colby students’ research each year

by Meg Robbins February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

A recent $5 million donation from David and Carol Pulver will bring experts to Mayflower Hill and finance biomedical research done by Colby College students. The first recipients of the award, selected based on high school achievement, will be members of the Class of 2024, according to the college’s communications office.

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Maine bill to limit ‘obscene material’ in classrooms draws passionate testimony

by Kevin Miller February 4, 2019February 5, 2019

Rep. Amy Arata of New Gloucester wants to require teachers to obtain consent from parents before using classroom material with ‘obscene content,’ but opponents say decisions are best left to local school boards.

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Winthrop honor roll students named

February 4, 2019

Winthrop High School recently announced the following students were named to its second quarter honor roll for the 2018-19 academic year. Seniors — High honors: Maguire Anuszewski, Maria Dostie and Cameron Wood. Honors: Nasim Adam, Layne Audet, Bailey Baxter, Beau Brooks, Hanna Caprara, Shelby Cobb, Nora Conrad, Hannah Eason, Breonna Feeney, Andrew Frost, Emma Gay, Moriah […]

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With $5M donation, Colby alumnus aims to bolster biomedical research

by Meg Robbins February 1, 2019February 1, 2019

Colby College announced on Friday the creation of the Pulver Science Scholars Program, which will finance student research, helping ease competition for federal grants, and bring distinguished scientists to campus.

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10-year-old student charged after RSU 9 bomb threat

by Rachel Ohm January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Authorities confirmed a 911 call about a bomb on a school bus Thursday afternoon was a hoax.

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Monmouth weighing whether to keep middle, elementary school facilities

by Abigail Austin January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

Presentations at an informational meeting outlined the building conditions and costs for the town if it retains them, as well as offered a brainstorming session of ideas for their potential use.