The commission, which was assessed a $500 fine for a private meeting, is tasked with reforming the funding formula.
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Peter Ré leaves a legacy of music at Colby, Waterville and beyond
The 35-year Colby College music professor, musician, composer, pianist and conductor who left a lasting mark on the city is remembered as brilliant, thoughtful, Amy Calder writes.
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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences holds graduation ceremony for 12 students
Fourth commencement as charter school takes place at Moody Chapel on Good Will-Hinckley campus.
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Maine Central Institute announces $6.5 million capital campaign
The Pittsfield school’s fundraising effort is part of its 150th anniversary celebration, and alumni were told of the campaign Saturday during Reunion Weekend.
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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences to graduate 12 students Saturday
The class of 2016 endured a number of changes during their time at the school, including the move to a new building and changes in leadership, but ‘kept their eye on the prize’ of graduating, said Principal Tonya Arnold.
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Former Waterville principal Reiter, DA seek agreement in criminal case of propositioning student
A Kennebec County court hearing on an official oppression charge against Don Reiter, the former Waterville Senior High School principal fired for asking a student for sex, was postponed until October while the parties try to reach an agreement in the case.
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Central Maine schools part of Northeast study of field turf improvement
Cornell University and the USDA are working with schools in Maine, New York and Connecticut to find alternatives to pesticides for school fields such as overseeding turfgrass.
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Augusta schools policy committee recommends end to media comment ban
A school official said Augusta was the only district in the state that prohibits school board members, other than the chairperson, from talking to reporters.
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Panel calls for Augusta schools chief to get 2.5 percent raise
If the board approves, the salary of Superintendent, James Anastasio, now paid $115,000 per year, would increase by the same percentage as the pay of all of the department’s other non-union employees.
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Gardiner company taps Fairfield community college pipeline for workers
Kevin McKay, of Vassalboro, followed in his family’s footsteps in taking up a career as a line worker at On Target Utility Services.