Susan Feiner, who retired July 1, offered a ‘pop-up’ course for students who hopped a bus to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 3 to urge Collins to oppose Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation.
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Ruling lets Obama-era policy on student loan forgiveness take effect
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos had delayed the regulation regarding for-profit colleges that defrauded students.
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Nokomis school district launches contest for new ‘visual identity’
While remaining the ‘Warriors’ for sports teams, the contest seeks a mascot other than a Native American, which, as a mascot, is offensive to some.
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Voters asked to invest in higher education
Two bonds on the ballot request a total of $64 million, partly to ease workforce shortages.
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A dire need for school bus drivers is felt in Fairfield, Waterville schools
The Fairfield area school district has hired two new drivers since an initial hiring push earlier this year, officials said.
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RSU 21 appeals ruling that Arundel students can attend Thornton Academy Middle School
Maine’s highest court will weigh in on whether Arundel middle schoolers should have the choice through public funding.
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Bowdoin College dedicates Roux Center for environmental studies
The building is envisioned as a hub for interdisciplinary work on environmental issues.
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Noted author coming to speak in Gardiner on importance of literacy
Gary Schmidt, who has won the Newbery Honor twice, will spend Monday at the Gardiner Regional Middle School talking about stories and reading.
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Chelsea voters to consider withdrawing from regional school district
The warrant article on the Nov. 6 ballot asks whether town residents want to start investigating their options for leaving the Sheepscot Valley Regional School Unit.
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Even with incentives, Maine school districts struggling to get bus drivers on board
The steps they’ve taken to address the shortage, including bonuses and free training, have delivered only limited relief.