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Charter schools in Maine nearly full as a new year starts

All seven of the schools are in high demand, including the two virtual charters, and new ones may be added as the state nears its cap of 10.

Three threats disrupted school last June and the local prosecutor says she’s looking to the Legislature to put more teeth in the terrorizing law.

Academy Hill School, Wilton

For teachers, it’s to be prepared for new challenges. For students, it’s get more sleep and read every day.

The school held its orientation for freshmen this weekend, welcoming the largest freshman class in the college’s 50-year history.

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Some 247 freshman are slated to enter the school, which holds its convocation Saturday, and enrollment is the highest in its 50-year history.

Graduates in the school’s 2015 class gave the free college credits to friends and relatives, saving them more than $600.

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The New Yorker journalist, formerly of The Washington Post, ‘gives voice to the disadvantaged,’ selection officials said.

Canaan, Cornville, Mercer, Skowhengan and Smithfield students attends SAD 54.

Next week’s orientation project will help students bond, but it also may boost urban planning ideas, organizers say.