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Pot brownies at RSU 9 prompt school policy proposal

by Lauren Abbate April 14, 2016April 14, 2016

The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors will consider a policy April 26 about medical marijuana guidelines amid what Superintendent Tom Ward called a ‘trend’ of students bringing marijuana baked goods to school.

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Augusta school days to be an hour longer on Tuesdays in May

by MWC Bot April 14, 2016April 14, 2016

The school board voted Wednesday to make up lost time and keep graduation on June 12.

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Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at Maine Maritime graduation

by Sun Journal April 13, 2016February 12, 2018

Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. will be the commencement speaker May 7 at the school in Castine.

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Running program at Gilbert Elementary in Augusta helps girls build confidence

by Jason Pafundi April 13, 2016April 13, 2016

The Girls on the Run program promotes a healthy mind, body and soul and teaches teamwork and self-confidence.

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SAD 13 honors districtwide principal who will retire in 2017

by Rachel Ohm April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

Julie Richard, who came out of retirement in 2012 to take over as principal in the district’s three schools, plans to retire after the 2016-2017 school year.

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UMA graduation set for May 14 at Augusta Civic Center

by MWC Bot April 12, 2016April 14, 2016

Sen. Roger Katz is scheduled to give the keynote address at the commencement ceremony.

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Cony Middle School students hear about career paths during program

by Jason Pafundi April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

The program, started last year by social studies teacher and basketball coach Thomas Maines, aims to foster students’ aspirations through exposure to community resources.