One measure would have allowed the carrying of concealed weapons at colleges, the other would have allowed guns in cars at K-12 school pickup and drop-off areas.
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Maine’s oldest Montessori school turns 40 with a plan to grow
The Kennebec Montessori School in Fairfield will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday while looking ahead to expand to accommodate a growing number of children.
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Lawrence High student fondly describes teacher as ‘crazy guy in Crocs’
Eric Brown, of Lawrence High School in Fairfield, was one of 16 teachers honored for excellence Thursday at the State House.
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Students shout, turn backs on DeVos as she gives commencement address
The education secretary powers through her speech at historically black Bethune-Cookman University.
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Vassalboro school budget up less than one-half percent, but revenue loss would raise local tax commitment
The budget increase is 0.13 percent but the expected loss of state revenue is pushing an increase in local tax appropriations.
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Low voter turnout cited in failure of school budget in Anson-based RSU 74
The referendum in Anson, Solon, Embden and New Portland rejected the budget by just three votes; an emergency meeting is scheduled for Thursday night.
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Thomas College receives $5.3 million grant for new business institute
The Harold Alfond Institute for Business Innovation will provide mentors, workshops, speaker series and more at the Waterville College for students and local businesspeople.
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University of Maine at Farmington biomass plant exceeds expectations in first year of operation
University officials say the plant has generated $1.2 million in local economic activity.
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Stand-up comic returning to Winthrop High School for show this weekend
The show will raise money to help pay for an alcohol-free party for the Winthrop High School class of 2021.
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Madison residents Monday night approve $9.8 million school budget
Board chairman and interim superintendent praise voters for funding local schools in hard times.