The University of Maine System board of trustees on Tuesday said Brown will serve a one-year appointment leading the University of Maine at Farmington.
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Winslow School Board votes to endorse $8.1 million renovation bond
Superintendent Eric Haley said the town would pay $16,000 more a year for the $8.1 million plan than the council’s proposed $7.83 million figure.
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Anonymous donor gives $10,000 to pay Westbrook student lunch debts
The amount erases over half of the $17,000 that families in the district owe, the superintendent says.
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Winthrop hires former Augusta superintendent to lead school district temporarily
Cornelia “Connie” Brown, a former head of the Augusta School Department, will serve on an interim basis and replace controversial outgoing Superintendent Gary Rosenthal.
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UMaine System trustees approve 2nd tuition hike in 2 years
The roughly $450 increase boosts in-state costs to about $18,000 a year for tuition, fees, room and board at the flagship campus in Orono.
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“Seussical the Musical” coming together with MCI students’ help
Students are designing all the costumes and are helping with set design for the Waterville Opera House’s upcoming performance of the show, which is based on favorite works of Dr. Seuss.
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UNE launches institute for study of North Atlantic, Arctic
Graduate, undergraduate and professional certificate programs are planned at UNE North in Portland as the city plays an increasing role in northern areas because of shipping connections and shared fisheries.
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One Maine school evacuated, another locked down
A threatening message found in a Baxter Academy bathroom, and a conversation overheard near Lewiston High School, trigger police responses.
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SMCC graduates record number of students
Students in SMCC’s class of 2018 ranged in age from 19 to 69 and came from across Maine, 18 other states and 22 foreign countries.
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Lewiston schools launch effort to add nonwhite teachers
A free college course and internship open to all aim to bring in different cultures.