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Waterville police probe phone, computer records in Reiter case

by Peter McGuire February 24, 2016February 24, 2016

The Kennebec County DA says Waterville police asked for more time to investigate the charge against the former Waterville High School principal, accused of asking a student for sex.

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Panel backs teacher-student sexual contact bill spurred by Reiter case

by Peter McGuire February 24, 2016February 24, 2016

Benton Sen. Scott Cyrway’s bill proposes discarding the ban’s age limit after the former Waterville principal, accused of propositioning an 18-year-old student, was charged with a misdemeanor.

College Connection

Good architects aren’t just ‘good at math,’ but also curious and creative

by Eric Stark February 24, 2016February 24, 2016

Four qualities that lead to successful architects involve someone who is smart, hard-working, can draw by hand, and is curious about all aspects of architecture, Eric Stark writes.

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Former athletic director sues UMA over his dismissal

by Jessica Lowell February 23, 2016February 23, 2016

Warren Newton claims in a U.S. District Court lawsuit that university officials failed to inform him of serious concerns about his behavior before firing him in May 2015.

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Augusta school budget up, but not expected to require tax hike

by Keith Edwards February 22, 2016February 22, 2016

Residents have a chance to weigh in on the proposed budget at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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West Gardiner woman teaches peace

by Jessica Lowell February 21, 2016February 21, 2016

Sandra Palmer Fisher has written two books that carry the message of peace, particularly to children.

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Wild game on the menu at KVCC cooking class

by Rachel Ohm February 20, 2016February 20, 2016

The nearly sold-out class, which mostly attracted hunters and their families, was the latest in a partnership between the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and Maine community colleges.

College Connection

‘Interdisciplinarity’ reaps a rich view of Maine politics

by James Cook February 17, 2016February 17, 2016

On Twitter, we can formulate patterns that illustrate partisan division, intermediaries, communicators, listeners and power players, James Cook writes.