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Schools and Education
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With architect and construction manager locked down, Winslow proceeds with school updates
The move follows a close vote in June over an $8.1 million bond to pay for renovations.
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Western Avenue deemed too dangerous for Augusta schools’ only crossing guard
Speeding, texting drivers are not stopping for crosswalk used by elementary school students.
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State on high alert as whooping cough cases soar in York County
Health care experts say the number of unvaccinated children may fuel outbreaks such as those that occurred in the Kennebunks and Arundel in September.
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Bangor High bonfire canceled, minor arrested after social media threat
Police say a parent reported a post indicating there would be trouble at Thursday night’s Homecoming Bonfire.
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UMA students design, install new benches in Augusta’s Mill Park
The benches, which were built with reclaimed materials from the mill, were installed earlier this month after a yearlong design process.
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Last season’s adversity gave UMaine’s Kenny Doak the kick he needed
After losing his job as a kicker last year, the sophomore has made game-winning field goals in each of the Black Bears’ last two victories.
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Photos: Gray-New Gloucester students get creative with pumpkins for Camp Sunshine fundraiser
Students at Gray/New Gloucester High School carved pumpkins Thursday that will become part of the 16th annual Camp Sunshine Pumpkin Festival in Freeport this weekend. Over 7,500 carved pumpkins will be on display at the festival, which raises funds for Camp Sunshine, a year-round, cost-free retreat on Sebago Lake in Casco for children with life-threatening […]
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Overall enrollment in UMaine System rebounds following last year’s decline
Financial incentives and new programs are among the lures that increased the numbers of both in-state and out-of-state students, officials say.
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Winthrop school officials considering district consolidation choices
The chairwoman of the School Committee stressed the need for more research before any proposals can be made.