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Winslow School Board starts budget talks for next fiscal year
The junior high and high school budgets are both expected to increase next year.
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Randolph, Pittston residents question proposed Hamlin school closure
The board of SAD 11 did not take a vote Thursday night, saying more information is needed.
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Bill would forbid schools from denying lunch to students who can’t pay
The legislation, approved by a committee Thursday, is aimed at ending so-called ‘food-shaming’ by giving students with overdrawn accounts no lunch, or a cold alternative to a hot meal.
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School officials oppose bill to allow guns in cars on school grounds
The proposal was backed by two lawmakers on behalf of hunters who commonly have guns in their vehicles, but critics called for a “bright line” banning guns at schools.
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Bill seeks additional restrictions on ‘double dipping’ by state retirees
But opponents say forcing retired state employees or teachers to forgo their pensions when returning to work will only harm those workers and hamper efforts to fill niche jobs.
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Revised Scarborough school times meet opposition
Concerns arise over longer bus rides, earlier pickup times and after-school care.
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Faculty’s concerns prompt UMaine System to change political speech policy
Professors worried that the proposed policy could restrict their free speech rights.
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Federal appeals court agrees to hear Eves’ appeal of lawsuit over LePage’s action
The governor threatened to block funding for a charter school if former House Speaker Mark Eves were appointed its president. Judges previously ruled that LePage’s actions did not overstep his authority.
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Winthrop educators aim to unionize over frustrations with superintendent
The school staff unrest comes as the Winthrop school board has stood by Superintendent Gary Rosenthal, recently extending his contract.