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Winslow councilors disagree sharply on education spending in contentious first vote on budget

by Emily Higginbotham April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Tensions ran high Monday evening as councilors and school board members debated the rise in school spending.

National Science Foundation executive named new president of UMaine

by Noel K. Gallagher April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Joan Ferrini-Mundy, a national expert in science, technology and math education, succeeds Susan Hunter as leader of the flagship Orono campus, and UMaine Machias.

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Student’s suicide raises questions about school’s response to warning signs

by Kelley Bouchard April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Some at Scarborough High did react to Sam Mercer’s hints about his dark side, but it’s unclear what happened in other instances. His father says he’s not blaming anyone but maybe more could have been done.

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Maine test scores hold steady in latest ‘Nation’s Report Card’

by Noel K. Gallagher April 10, 2018April 10, 2018

Maine meets or exceeds national averages, but falls short of Northeast states’ results in math and reading.

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Scores attend legislative hearing to debate merits of proficiency based diploma

by Noel K. Gallagher April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Lawmakers hear testimony on bills to delay, significantly change or repeal the six-year-old law that was a key education reform of the LePage administration.

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New school board member who was fired by district can’t be ousted from office

by LINDSAY TICE Sun Journal April 9, 2018April 10, 2018

There is no mechanism in local ordinances to take such an action, officials say.

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Waterville Board of Education approves proposed $24.4 million budget

by Amy Calder April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

Savings in technology, insurance and funds for building improvements allowed for cuts of $265,455 and $52,613.

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Father says he felt assured his son could play varsity baseball at Deering High

by Steve Craig April 9, 2018April 9, 2018

In a court affidavit, Howard Yee also says the principal’s denial of eligibility came without notice. A request for a temporary restraining order goes before a judge Wednesday.