Superintendent Xavier Botana’s $113 million budget proposal for the coming year would add $238 to the average homeowner’s tax bill. One councilor says difficult spending cuts are necessary.
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MIT researchers create robotic fish that blends in with the school
Real fish aren’t spooked by SoFi, which mimics their behavior and can handle water depths of about 60 feet.
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Winthrop educators, parents pack meeting to cite concern about departing superintendent
The school board accepted his resignation as of June 30 despite calls from educators for him to leave sooner.
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Augusta school board approves $30.8 million budget in split vote
Opponents cited the amount of increase and the need for more time to consider the proposal as reasons to vote against it.
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RSU 9 cancels late arrival days to make up for snow days
If another day is lost to weather, the superintendent of the Farmington-based school system will apply to the state for a waiver.
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Wells-Ogunquit to host training about people on autism spectrum
The session is designed for those who might have to respond to crisis situations involving people who live with various developmental disabilities.
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Hall-Dale school buildings evacuated after bomb threat found in bathroom
Regional School Unit 2 officials had students moved to the elementary school as a precaution while the buildings were searched.
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Portland superintendent looks to cut proposed tax hike in half
The reductions could require increasing class sizes, closing island schools, charging students to play sports and eliminating some assistant principals.
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Superintendent imposes budget freeze for Vassalboro school
Vassalboro Community has consumed more of the budget than expected by this point in the year, he told the School Committee.
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Susan Collins to be Colby’s commencement speaker May 27
Artist Theaster Gates will speak May 26 at baccalaureate and receive an honorary degree; Alfond Foundation Chairman Gregory Powell and Rebecca Corbett, of The New York Times, will get honorary degrees at commencement.