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UNE and UMaine Law School partnering on maritime law program
Students who qualify could earn an undergraduate degree in marine affairs and a law degree in six years instead of the standard seven.
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Portland teachers balk at proposal that would contract out pre-K program
The school board’s curriculum committee is considering three options to expand pre-kindergarten to another 140 students over 5 years.
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Hollywood performer delivers anti-bullying message to SAD 49 students, parents
In seven talks this week, Los Angeles-based motivational speaker Retro Bill is addressing the harms of bullying — and how to stay above it at each of SAD 49’s schools.
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CMCC to add two traditional trades majors: plumbing and HVAC
Saying the jobs are in demand and high-paying, the community college in Auburn will offer two-year degree programs in the trades beginning this fall.
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Skowhegan Area High School speech team wins state championship
Forgoing the debate and congressional debate divisions of the competition, the nine members of the team were able to focus on the speech division and take first place.
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Trustees approve master plan for USM that would transform the Portland campus
The approval, which doesn’t include the millions of dollars that would be needed, clears the way for a revitalization of the campus with dorms, a student center and a new quad.
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UMaine system officials reviewing dozens of academic programs to eliminate or consolidate
Academic officers have identified over 30 programs that could be affected as part of an effort to cut costs and increase efficiency.
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Falmouth considers buying 40 acres next to school campus
About 10 of the 40 acres would be available for future school or municipal use, the town manger says.
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New SAD 49 superintendent looks to transform Fairfield school district
Reza Namin talks about his controversial departure from a Massachusetts school district and why he’s the right person to lead SAD 49.