One of three students charged with terrorizing said he wanted ‘to pull a Sandy Hook,’ a reference to an incident in which a gunman killed 20 6- and 7-year-olds and six adults, while charges are pending against two other boys.
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180 students absent at Skowhegan Area High School as fears linger
Parents and students still are wary because of recent threats, with some students opting to stay out until Monday while counselors and other school staff members work with them to alleviate fears.
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Hundreds turn out to support Scarborough High principal, but resignation stands
The Scarborough school board rejects David Creech’s attempt to rescind his resignation, submitted Feb. 16 ‘under duress.’
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SAD 13 superintendent warns students, staff not to participate in gun protest
Virginia Rebar said students will be subject to disciplinary action if they take part in the national gun violence protest on March 14.
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Gardiner elementary school PTA treasurer stole $6,000, police say
Cassie Marrow, 34, of Gardiner, has been summoned on a felony theft charge in connection with the alleged embezzlement, police said Thursday.
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Waterville school officials pitch benefits of independence
A March 13 election in Waterville, Winslow and Vassalboro will decide whether to dissolve Alternative Organizational Structure 92.
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Scarborough school board again denies principal’s request to meet over resignation
Scarborough High Principal David Creech is disappointed that the superintendent won’t agree to rescind his resignation, Creech’s lawyer says.
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Mount View schools evacuated after student releases pepper spray
About 750 students, along with staff members, were evacuated from the complex as firefighters, state police, sheriff’s deputies and ambulance crews responded.
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Winslow school board sends junior high plan to Town Council
Jason Rifenbark cast the only ‘no’ vote against the plan to close the junior high and renovate the elementary and high schools, because it included a new auditorium.
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Winslow board holds public hearing ahead of AOS 92 vote
Superintendent Eric Haley laid out a rationale for pursuing a dissolution of the school district and the consequences of forming three independent systems.