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.
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School funding commission sets meeting dates
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.