Students learned about ranked choice voting Wednesday at the Augusta State Armory.
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Head of Rockland area schools named Maine Superintendent of the Year
John McDonald, who heads RSU 13, responds with praise for his administrators, teachers, staff and the district’s communities, which include Rockland, Thomaston, Owls Head, South Thomaston and Cushing.
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Million-dollar donation will jump-start digital innovation center at USM in Portland
A gift from Wex board chairman Michael Dubyak is intended to launch a state-of-the-art tech complex for students that will also be open to K-12 programs and midcareer professionals.
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UNE partners with Iceland universities on ocean food and sustainability program
The partnership will create a unique, international learning environment for students enrolled in both Maine and Iceland, officials say.
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RSU 9 reviews confidentiality rules
Superintendent told school district directors Tuesday that training on student privacy laws has been held with administrators.
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Diddy puts $1 million toward new charter school in the Bronx
The rapper is a longtime education advocate.
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With architect and construction manager locked down, Winslow proceeds with school updates
The move follows a close vote in June over an $8.1 million bond to pay for renovations.
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Western Avenue deemed too dangerous for Augusta schools’ only crossing guard
Speeding, texting drivers are not stopping for crosswalk used by elementary school students.
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State on high alert as whooping cough cases soar in York County
Health care experts say the number of unvaccinated children may fuel outbreaks such as those that occurred in the Kennebunks and Arundel in September.
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Bangor High bonfire canceled, minor arrested after social media threat
Police say a parent reported a post indicating there would be trouble at Thursday night’s Homecoming Bonfire.