The proposed School Administrative District 51 budget includes a 9 percent hike in insurance costs.
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The sky’s the limit as Unity College takes the reins at Sky Lodge
The Maine college known for its environmental programs sees a plethora of opportunities for students to apply what it teaches at its Moose River lodge.
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More than 200 students, teachers pack Maine Student Film & Video Conference
Documentary production, editing, sound, animation, lighting and acting were among topics offered at the Waterville workshop.
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UMaine has no plan to follow Michigan in stripping former president’s name from building
University of Michigan officials decided that a science building will no longer be named for Clarence Cook Little, an advocate of controversial topics including controlled human breeding.
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Portland school finance panel rejects most proposed budget cuts
Members take the two island elementary schools off the chopping block and end up trimming just $1.4 million in spending out of the $3.8 million in reductions under consideration.
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Teachers’ union votes ‘no confidence’ in Scarborough school board, superintendent
The vote Wednesday came amid an effort to recall 3 board members and vocal support for high school Principal David Creech, who has resigned.
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Windham schools closed Friday as police investigate bomb threat
The threat was found written on a bathroom wall Thursday afternoon.
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Portland couple contribute $15,000 toward fund to benefit Reiche students
The Annetta Weatherhead Fund established by Catherine and Todd Alexander will be used to provide summer camp scholarships and funding for programs that benefit students with the greatest need.
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Dozens speak out against Portland school budget cuts
Superintendent Xavier Botana outlines $3.8 million in reductions made at the request of the school board’s finance committee.
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Apple releases a new iPad as it refocuses on education
The device will compete with Google’s low-cost Chromebooks and comes with a pencil accessory.