Superintendent said the cuts to administrative funding may mean delays from the central office.
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Saint Joseph’s College science students will get more financial aid
A 5-year, $647,000 grant from the National Science Foundation will go to help academically talented students at the Standish college in need of financial assistance.
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Workers’ comp insurer to put up $1.5 million for endowed chair at USM
The donation will help fund the MEMIC John T. Leonard Endowed Chair in Risk Management and Insurance.
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New superintendent in Anson-based RSU 74 sees possible changes coming
Michael Tracy, who took over July 1, said possible consolidation with the Madison and Bingham school districts is being discussed.
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Bus routes
Schools announce schedules for 2017-18 academic year.
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Winthrop Council rejects school department’s proposal to spend $100,000 in state revenue
The council made that decision at a meeting Monday night.
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UMaine Presque Isle offers online business administration degree for flat fee
The program is already attracting interest in Aroostook County, university officials say.
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Hey, Portland students: Good behavior equals your ticket to activities
The school board approves a policy tying standards such as politeness to eligibility for sports and clubs.
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RSU 18 school board to address $3.9 million athletic complex, bringing buildings up to fire code
After a heated July meeting, the board postponed action on the project and asked the superintendent to create a five-year capital plan to encompass all facility needs.
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Portland schools to phase in plan for new grading system
The district will replace the zero-to-100 system with a 1-4 system at all middle schools this fall.