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Augusta school board approves $30.8 million budget in split vote

by Keith Edwards March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Opponents cited the amount of increase and the need for more time to consider the proposal as reasons to vote against it.

RSU 9 cancels late arrival days to make up for snow days

by Donna M. Perry Sun Journal March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

If another day is lost to weather, the superintendent of the Farmington-based school system will apply to the state for a waiver.

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Wells-Ogunquit to host training about people on autism spectrum

by Gillian Graham March 21, 2018

The session is designed for those who might have to respond to crisis situations involving people who live with various developmental disabilities.

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Hall-Dale school buildings evacuated after bomb threat found in bathroom

by Jason Pafundi March 21, 2018March 21, 2018

Regional School Unit 2 officials had students moved to the elementary school as a precaution while the buildings were searched.

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Portland superintendent looks to cut proposed tax hike in half

by Noel K. Gallagher March 20, 2018March 21, 2018

The reductions could require increasing class sizes, closing island schools, charging students to play sports and eliminating some assistant principals.

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Superintendent imposes budget freeze for Vassalboro school

by Emily Higginbotham March 20, 2018March 20, 2018

Vassalboro Community has consumed more of the budget than expected by this point in the year, he told the School Committee.

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Susan Collins to be Colby’s commencement speaker May 27

by Staff Report March 20, 2018March 20, 2018

Artist Theaster Gates will speak May 26 at baccalaureate and receive an honorary degree; Alfond Foundation Chairman Gregory Powell and Rebecca Corbett, of The New York Times, will get honorary degrees at commencement.