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RSU 38 agrees to test rest of Manchester Elementary School for mold

by Jason Pafundi January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

The testing of nearly 20 additional classrooms will cost the district about $4,500 and will take place Monday.

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China Primary School reopens cafeteria after hot water valve leak

by Madeline St. Amour January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

The leak prompted air tests and some wallboard replacement to prevent mold at the school.

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Proposal would make struggling Machias campus part of UMaine Orono

by Noel K. Gallagher January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

Trustees are considering options including making UMaine Machias a ‘branch campus’ of the flagship 100 miles away.

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Former students say for-profit nursing program in Maine was a ‘sham’

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press January 25, 2017February 10, 2017

A lawsuit against a California company alleges that InterCoast Career Institute saddled students with loan debt without giving them ‘a remotely adequate education.’

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Water damage, possible mold found in additional tests at Manchester school

by Jason Pafundi January 25, 2017January 29, 2018

An air quality testing company recommended the stage area at Manchester Elementary School be closed, cleaned and remediated.

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Three ways to ward off the ‘winter blues’

by Kim Carter January 24, 2017January 24, 2017

There are plenty of ways to prevent the cold and lack of sun from getting you stuck in your own tracks, Kim Carter writes.

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Gardiner girl wins $25,000 Horatio Alger scholarship

by Betty Adams January 21, 2017January 21, 2017

Sierra Goodridge, 18, decided to learn about mental illness after her father committed suicide five years ago.

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Air quality testing for mold begins at Manchester school, but parents want more

by Jason Pafundi January 19, 2017January 19, 2017

Three additional classrooms, two hallways and the gymnasium were being tested for mold Thursday at Manchester Elementary School after parents claimed the school district wasn’t doing enough.