Warren Newton claims in a U.S. District Court lawsuit that university officials failed to inform him of serious concerns about his behavior before firing him in May 2015.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Augusta school budget up, but not expected to require tax hike
Residents have a chance to weigh in on the proposed budget at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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West Gardiner woman teaches peace
Sandra Palmer Fisher has written two books that carry the message of peace, particularly to children.
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Wild game on the menu at KVCC cooking class
The nearly sold-out class, which mostly attracted hunters and their families, was the latest in a partnership between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine community colleges.
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‘Interdisciplinarity’ reaps a rich view of Maine politics
On Twitter, we can formulate patterns that illustrate partisan division, intermediaries, communicators, listeners and power players, James Cook writes.
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Author Stephen King honored with endowed chair at UMaine
A $1 million gift from the Alfond Foundation will fund the English faculty position at his alma mater.
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Education Committee endorses $40,000 minimum salary for Maine public school teachers
The average salary in Maine is now $50,017 a year, and about 150 Maine teachers earn less than $40,000.
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Maine State Museum in Augusta hosts programs for families
Children of all ages are welcome to attend the programming at the museum and Maine State Library.
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Ballot initiative proposes surcharge on high earners to pay for education
The Stand Up for Students initiative could result in lower property taxes because the state would be contributing more to local districts.
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Cornville charter school to appoint board members
The school was the only charter school in Maine with an elected board, and school officials say the change is not related to the resignation of two board members.