Both sides claim misinformation is circulating about the question that will be on Tuesday’s ballot.
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Gardiner high school gymnasium roof mended temporarily, appears structurally sound
It’s still not clear when the gymnasium will be able to be used after a large section of roof membrane was ripped up by heavy wind Monday morning.
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Storm forces cancellation of Monmouth school meeting
A ballot question asking for voter approval of $26.2 million in construction costs will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Monday meeting on future of T.C. Hamlin School in Randolph postponed
Schools in Maine School Administrative District 11 were closed Monday because of the storm, and the superintendent said the meeting will be rescheduled.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Tens of thousands in central Maine still without power in storm’s wake
Approximately 62 percent of Central Maine Power and Emera Maine customers were without power by late Monday afternoon.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Out-of-state enrollment in UMaine System soars
The increase is good news for the system’s financial bottom line.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Two incumbents, one newcomer competing for seats on Winthrop School Board
Stephen Farrington, Virginia Geyer and Kristin Shumway are applying for the two positions.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
RSU 2 hosting final meeting about proposed Monmouth school
Voters in the district will decide whether to build a new consolidate school in Monmouth that will be fully funded by the state.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Winslow school staff, parents save bingo tradition with new law
With help from local politicians, the Parent-Teacher Organization fought to change state law that required schools to pay for a license to hold bingo games.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Ripped-off students may get stuck with bills
The Education Department is considering only partially forgiving federal loans for students defrauded by for-profit colleges.