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Maine students can expect to pay almost 3% more to attend state universities next year

The increase included in the proposed budget would boost in-state students’ costs to about $18,000 a year for tuition, fees and room and board.

by Donna M. Perry Sun Journal May 1, 2018

After the district budget meeting Monday, voters are scheduled to determine the budget’s fate in a May 15 referendum.

Councilors split over previously approved amount of $8.6 million, whether to recommend new amount.

by COLLIN BINKLEY Associated Press April 29, 2018April 29, 2018

A new wave of smaller vapes has swept through schools in recent months, replacing bulkier e-cigarettes.

by jocelyn van saun The Forecaster April 29, 2018April 30, 2018

It lets a councilor weigh in on the next school budget even though his wife is a School Board member.

School officials say that the program, which is also open to Monmouth residents, has been losing money.

by PAUL DAVENPORT Associated Press April 28, 2018April 28, 2018

The statewide teachers’ walkout over pay and education funding heads into a second week.

Featherman was chief architect of the 1996 merger of UNE and Westbrook College in Portland.

by Staff Report April 27, 2018April 27, 2018

The bus driver did not see the car behind her as she backed up to pick up students who were arriving late.

Two members urge the school board to provide more detailed information on programs and staffing.