About 10 of the 40 acres would be available for future school or municipal use, the town manger says.
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New SAD 49 superintendent looks to transform Fairfield school district
Reza Namin talks about his controversial departure from a Massachusetts school district and why he’s the right person to lead SAD 49.
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Competition leads Portland schools to give substitute teachers a raise
Low unemployment combined with more enticing pay in neighboring school districts creates a staffing shortage, prompting Portland to hike its rates for the first time in six years.
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RSU 4 substitutes get raise, superintendent does not
Subs for Sabattus, Litchfield and Wales public schools will now earn $85 a day, up from $70.
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Portland looks to close Bayside school, distribute special education throughout district
The district’s staff says the new ‘Breathe’ program would better serve students who need support and on-site help but don’t need to be in a day program.
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UMaine Farmington announces $3.2 million gift from 2 anonymous donors
The university says it will use the gift to create and expand programs that provide scholarships, add graduate school offerings and improve student life on campus.
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UMaine Law School dean takes new job in Pennsylvania
Danielle Conway, who joined UMaine in 2015, has been named dean at Penn State’s Dickinson Law school.
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House Democrats plan to put education secretary under microscope
Among the issues Democrats plan to scrutinize her over is her overhaul of campus sexual assault rules and rollback of regulations on for-profit colleges.
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Contributing to local community ‘drives’ Winthrop/Monmouth’s new adult education director
Less than a year after his job nearly was eliminated, Josh Farr is leading Monmouth/Winthrop Adult & Community Education program toward a sustainable future.
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Presque Isle reinstates potato harvest break for high school students
The largest district in Presque Isle had ended the break, intended to allow students to help with the harvest, but business leaders complained.