Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday’s final round.
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Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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Hallowell-area school district proposing $30 million spending plan
The spending increase would make the budget total almost 10% more than last years, but that’s because RSU 2 will make its first payment on the new Monmouth school, which is being paid for with a state subsidy.
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The school bathroom decision: Open door policy or no?
Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn’t behind closed doors.
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Colby College to close off sections of road to assure pedestrian safety
The college expects thousands to attend Saturday proceedings and Sunday’s commencement and will block off a section of Mayflower Hill Drive
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Maine spelling champ heads for national competition: watch his raucous sendoff
Sebastian Shields is headed to Washington, D.C, to take on top spellers from across the country.
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Colby student graduation speaker reflects on four years
Moeketsi Justice Mokobocho, who participated in Colby College’s new downtown civic engagement program, is one of about 460 students who will graduate Sunday.
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‘Inspiring at a young age,’ Day of Caring fosters importance of giving back
Approximately 5,200 students in Kennebec Valley spent time this year applying some elbow grease — and getting a little grimy — taking part in a United Way of Kennebec Valley effort.
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Topsham-area district adds $600,000 to proposed budget for teacher salaries
SAD 75 Business Manager Mark Conrad says the additional $600,000 would increase local property taxes for education by an estimated 11%.
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Spruce Mountain Middle School principal hired as RSU 73 superintendent
Directors approved hiring Scott Albert effective July 1.