The comments were made at a special school board meeting Thursday.
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Former president leaves legacy of family atmosphere at SMCC
Wayne Ross, who led the school for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 80.
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Cony High School fair gets Augusta-area students thinking about college, careers
Close to 70 schools and potential employers were represented at the Thursday fair.
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Messalonskee High School put on lockdown for BB gun mistaken for handgun
The student who had a BB gun in his backpack told police he forgot it was in there.
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Augusta school officials want public input
During a previous goal-setting session, board members decided it would be good to seek input from stakeholders in the community on what they want their schools to do and be.
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Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
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Brunswick schools agree to pay $125,000 to settle bullying lawsuit
The district also is required to adopt stronger anti-bullying policies for Brunswick Junior High School as part of the agreement with a former student.
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UMaine System records enrollment turnaround, gets warning on graduate center
Faculty members at USM and Orono say they need more time to create a joint MBA program.
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Garden club at Augusta elementary school promotes healthy living
About 50 students at Lincoln Elementary School work on gardening and composting while learning where their food comes from.
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Spurwink awarded $20 million grant for team-teaching program
The largest grant ever received by the Portland organization will help expand efforts at high schools in Maine and in other states.