The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
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Pittsfield-area schools closed Tuesday after a threat was sent to student via social media
The nature of the threat was unclear, but the MSAD 53 schools closed Tuesday over an abundance of caution.
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$3 million can be used for turf, grass or other parts of Skowhegan’s planned athletic complex, federal department says
Plans for the community center expansion project at 39 Poulin Drive include two sports fields, pickleball and tennis courts, a concession stand, new Little League field dugouts and a maintenance garage, among other infrastructure.
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Richmond to peruse next steps in obtaining COVID fund reimbursement from Hallowell-area school district
The Richmond School Department believes that it is owed nearly $800,000 in COVID-era funds from its former district, Regional School Unit 2.
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Farmington-area student is Maine’s winner for ‘Doodle for Google’ contest
Olivia Fish of Farmington is one of 55 winners for the ‘Doodle for Google’ art contest, and will be moving on to the nationals.
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Residents add $85,000, pass Hallowell-area school district’s $29.9 million budget to referendum
The $85,000 budget addition accounts for a civil rights coordinator, which several residents said is necessary in the district to combat bullying.
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Skowhegan-area voters accept proposed $48.89 million budget for MSAD 54
The spending plan for 2024-25 next goes to a June 11 district budget validation referendum for final approval.
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Kingfield Select Board discusses school cost-sharing formula
Directors addressed the town’s financial obligations to MSAD 58.
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Voters pass $45 million budget for Farmington-based school district
The proposal is $4 million more than this year.
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Biden administration canceling student loans for another 160,000 borrowers
The latest relief will go to borrowers enrolled in President Biden’s new income-driven repayment plan, along with earlier income-driven plans and some eligible through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.