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Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Public meetings highlight RSU 2 plan for new school in Monmouth
Superintendent Bill Zima said he wants to make sure every voter in RSU 2 knows the entire construction cost for the school will be funded by the state and at no cost to district residents.
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Mold discovered at second Portland elementary school
The mold was discovered about three weeks ago at the Reiche school, and work has begun to remove it and fix a leaky pipe that caused it, according to School Superintendent Xavier Botana.
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RSU 9 voters OK $33.63 million budget for referendum
In a fourth attempt to pass a budget that will satisfy voters in a referendum, 522 district residents approved $10.27 million for regular instruction and $5.25 million for special education.
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UMaine System getting rid of tuition, fees for some students at 4 campuses
The financial aid program is open to students at the Presque Isle, Fort Kent, Augusta and Machias campuses who qualify for federal Pell grants.
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World Series collection including items from Koufax, Berra, Mays a big hit at Colby
The college seizes on a chance to house Kurt Cerulli’s baseball memorabilia and mine its rich cultural history.
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Winslow Town Council votes to amend school bond question
Councilors also approved bans on truck traffic on Clifford Avenue and Paine Street and smoking in certain areas.
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USM rolls out $15 million plan to help disadvantaged students
The university plans to use the money, of which it has raised $4 million, to fund half the tuition and expenses of program participants.
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Transgender homecoming king spreads ‘love where there’s hate’
The 17-year-old attends Noble High after he being asked to leave a Christian school in New Hampshire.
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RSU 9 voters to consider proposed $33.63 million budget
For the fourth time this budget season, RSU 9 residents to try to come up with a school budget that will pass referendum.