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Waterville school officials pitch benefits of independence

by Emily Higginbotham February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

A March 13 election in Waterville, Winslow and Vassalboro will decide whether to dissolve Alternative Organizational Structure 92.

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Scarborough school board again denies principal’s request to meet over resignation

by Kelley Bouchard February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

Scarborough High Principal David Creech is disappointed that the superintendent won’t agree to rescind his resignation, Creech’s lawyer says.

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Mount View schools evacuated after student releases pepper spray

by Colin Ellis February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

About 750 students, along with staff members, were evacuated from the complex as firefighters, state police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulance crews responded.

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Winslow school board sends junior high plan to Town Council

by Emily Higginbotham February 28, 2018February 28, 2018

Jason Rifenbark cast the only ‘no’ vote against the plan to close the junior high and renovate the elementary and high schools, because it included a new auditorium.

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Winslow board holds public hearing ahead of AOS 92 vote

by Emily Higginbotham February 27, 2018February 27, 2018

Superintendent Eric Haley laid out a rationale for pursuing a dissolution of the school district and the consequences of forming three independent systems.

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Striking teachers appeal to West Virginia lawmakers

by JOHN RABY Associated Press February 26, 2018

They say the walkout will continue unless their complaints are heard.

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Final vote on T.C. Hamlin closure delayed

by Jessica Lowell February 26, 2018February 26, 2018

Gardiner-area school district officials are still waiting for information on outstanding bonds on the Randolph elementary school before they decided whether to close the school.