The allegations do not seem to be related to the recent Operation Varsity Blues scandal.
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Skowhegan school board mulls nonbinding vote by public on ‘Indians’ nickname
SAD 54 board members will decide whether to hold the nonbinding referendum in the six district towns despite already voting 14-9 on March 7 to “respectfully retire” the nickname.
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Maine Maritime receives its largest donation ever: $10 million
The school in Castine is in the midst of a fundraising campaign that would enable it to increase scholarships and student aid.
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Bill to protect Maine student borrowers gets committee support
Mainers have more than $6 billion in student debt, exacerbated by predatory practices of the student loan industry.
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School board takes steps to cut RSU 74 schools budget
The board of Regional School Unit 74 approved $103,000 in cuts from a $10.6 million budget approved last month, and it also moved to use an additional $100,000 from reserves to offset costs.
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Lawmakers endorse bill to protect student loan borrowers
Sen. Eloise Vitelli’s proposal for a ‘Student Loan Bill of Rights’ move to the House and Senate with unanimous committee support.
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RSU 2 seeking volunteers to help pick a new superintendent
Several community members are being sought to join a committee, which also will include teachers and staff, to vet candidates for the position.
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First parent agrees to plead guilty in college admissions scam
Neither Hollywood actresses Felicity Huffman nor Lori Loughlin has publicly commented on the allegations.
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Parents could face tax charges, big fines in college admissions scam
Experts say some wealthy parents charged in a nationwide college admissions cheating scheme could face additional criminal charges or hefty fines for writing off the bribes on their taxes.
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In Readfield, success smells sweet as students learn to make maple syrup
Boiling sap gives Maranacook Community High School Alternative Education students a chance to learn a craft that stretches back through decades of Maine history.