Classes are set to resume Friday, after a tense day in which all students were safely moved to another school building, then sent home.
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A warning, an emergency lockdown – 44 minutes later, the scene is secure
On a day when Rockland police were to train on school lockdown procedures, a disturbing tip sent authorities into action.
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Augusta school board stands ground on budget
Members voted unanimously to keep spending plan despite likelihood city councilors will direct them to cut $300,00.
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Winslow school officials give final pitch for $8.1M bond
Incoming superintendent Peter Thiboutot tells residents at Wednesday forum that strong schools system is needed to attract young families.
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Waterville council, school board lower proposed $42.3 million budget by about $400,000
Council will consider taking a first vote on the new proposal June 5.
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Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education graduates 18
While only 11 graduates were able to make the ceremony, those in attendance spoke of their hard work and determination.
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No special election in Scarborough to replace ousted school board members
Four remaining school board members decided Tuesday against replacing three members before the November election.
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RSU 18 residents give $37.58 million budget first OK
The education budget now heads to a June 12 referendum for final approval.
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Winslow school officials to hold public forum Wednesday on $8.1 million renovation bond
Residents will have the chance to ask questions about the project at the forum, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Winslow High School auditorium.
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Public hearing set for ‘bare-bones’ spending package for SAD 13
Four votes were taken last year on the budget proposed for Bingham and Moscow schools, which are now on the table for elimination.