Somerset County District Attorney Maeghan Maloney said that while her office determined no crime was committed, she does not have jurisdiction over school policy.
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Maine officials extend student computer contract
But officials say they are still considering ways to change the school laptop program, which gives students state-financed computer devices.
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Anson-based SAD 74 names interim superintendent
Lyford Beverage, a former superintendent in Madison and Wiscasset, will take over on an interim basis as the district seeks a replacement for Ken Coville, who recently was named president and director of development for the Good Will-Hinckley organization.
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Unity College expects all-time high enrollment, touts campus, academic strides
A $20 million buildout over the last few years, additional faculty and other changes will complement the 7.7 percent enrollment surge, school officials say.
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Augusta school board votes to remove ban on members talking to media
Board members also voted Wednesday to give a 2.5 percent raise to Superintendent James Anastasio.
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Teens in Gardiner learn about life choices at leadership seminar
The Human Element Seminar was offered by Brian Warren, of Rangeley, at the Gardiner Public Library to help area teens develop leadership skills.
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UMaine System to pay $30,000 to settle lawsuit by fired UMA athletic director
Warren Newton, who was fired in 2015 from his job at the Augusta campus, agrees to drop all claims under the terms of a settlement.
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Skowhegan’s Coffee and Conversation session Tuesday night reveals plans for a charter high school
Cornville Regional Charter School hopes to take over the former Holland’s Variety Drug store downtown.
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Madison officials discuss how best to use additional state aid
More than $500,000 received by the Madison school district will remain in the district’s carryover account for the time being, though officials are discussing ways it could offset future taxes.
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Muslim boy’s family sues over arrest for homemade clock
The teen’s family says the arrest violated his civil rights and forced them to leave the U.S.