The budget represents a decrease of more than $111,000 compared with the previous budget.
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Madison residents to vote on $10.1 million school budget
The proposed 2018-2019 budget is a 3 percent increase over the current budget.
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Iraqi refugee’s story reveals pathway to American dream
The Portland man is among a growing number of English language learners who have turned to the Biddeford Adult Education program.
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Westbrook teachers, school committee reach impasse on contract
The teachers union wants to add new language to the contract that is opposed by the school committee.
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For Augusta mother, seeing a future with family, studies
Lynn Merrill, 61, who went blind about 23 years ago, delivered the student speech Saturday at the University of Maine at Augusta commencement ceremony.
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More than 200 graduate at Thomas College
The commencement cermony included a decorated military veteran, Maj. Gen. John W. Libby; and Ann LePage, Maine’s first lady.
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Biologist urges Unity grads to get “on the right side” of natural history
Jeff Corwin, an Emmy award winner, told about 100 students receiving degrees that they can be part of the solution to ‘incredible challenges with our planet.’
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Former US Sen. George Mitchell urges UMA grads to oppose discrimination, other injustices
More than 500 graduates received degrees during a ceremony Saturday morning at the Augusta Civic Center.
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After 48 years, Jay woman finishes UMF degree
Dot White, 89, was one of 400 graduates who received diplomas from the University of Maine at Farmington, most of them Saturday at a ceremony on campus.