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University of Maine at Farmington wins $174,000 grant for mathematics coaching project

by Kate McCormick February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

The funding will go toward two years of training for kindergarten-through-grade 8 mathematics teachers to become coaches in the subject for their school districts.

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Hall-Dale High School robotics team preparing for competition season

by Jason Pafundi February 23, 2017February 23, 2017

This year’s game requires the robot to shoot ‘fuel’ balls into a steam boiler and to pull itself up off the ground and hang for several seconds.

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The Children’s Center of Augusta expands again, now in Franklin County

by Doug Harlow February 22, 2017February 20, 2018

With satellite locations in Skowhegan and Gardiner, the center offers support needs and case management for young children with autism and developmental delays and their families.

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Colby College receives $10 million gift from Portland developer toward new athletic complex

by Colin Ellis February 22, 2017February 22, 2017

The gift from Joe Boulos, who graduated from Colby in 1968, and his wife, Sheri, will aid the Waterville college’s plans to build a new athletic complex on campus.

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New UNE president, from Drexel, praised as leader and forward thinker

by Gillian Graham February 21, 2017February 21, 2017

Dr. James Herbert, known for his writings on fake science in the mental health field, will replace Danielle Ripich in July and says he’s excited to oversee the next phase for the university.

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Sale of Concourse land to build Colby residential complex on Waterville council agenda

by Amy Calder February 19, 2017February 19, 2017

Councilors are expected to consider a tax agreement and a development plan for the $25 million project, which would house retail businesses on the ground floor.

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KVCC program at Hinckley campus puts early education, families, science together

by Colin Ellis February 19, 2017February 21, 2017

Discovery Groups held in the KVCC Family Lab and Nature Exploration Center on the Alfond Campus aim to put parents and children together in the classroom.

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U.N. official hears ‘uplifting’ accounts from refugees during event at USM

by Gillian Graham February 17, 2017February 17, 2017

Young refugees in high school and college tell Kelly Clements, a Maine native, that they have found a ‘welcoming, engaging and supportive’ community here.