While the town appeals the state’s tax assessment, SAD 59 officials are waiting to see the effect on the school budget and inviting the public to join in conversations on district operations.
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Augusta board to get reports on special ed, literacy Wednesday
Board members also are scheduled to consider adopting an updated emergency plan for all the system’s schools.
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Head of Maine DOE out on indefinite medical leave
Commissioner James E. Rier Jr. has led the education department since February.
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Portland-based non-profit to give $20 million to study abroad program
The contribution is part of a global effort to double the number of American students studying abroad by 2020.
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USM cuts threaten thousands in grants for four students
With their research labs closing by Dec. 31, it’s unclear what will happen to their fellowships and who will take over as mentors.
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Windsor voters reject RSU 12 withdrawal proposal
The ballot question was shot down 682-445.
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Freeport school district secession debate heats up
Signs advocating one side or the other have popped up all over town.
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Fairfield school board member Spaulding quits
Fairfield officials are looking for a replacement on the school board after Arel Spaulding resigned after one year of a three-year term.
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Windsor, Palermo voters to decide on RSU 12 withdrawal
Factions in both towns are divided on conflicting concerns about cost, quality and local control.
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Newport area in line for new school
Newport-based Regional School Unit 19, rated as one of the three school districts in the state most in need of building improvements, is set to get state funding for a new school building.