Opposition mounted over a proposed 7% budget increase and the hiring of four new positions despite vocal support from educators and promises from the town office that tax bills would not increase this year.
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Biden administration to clear $6.1 billion in debt of former Art Institutes students
The decision covers 317,000 borrowers who attended the defunct for-profit chain of schools from January 2004 to October 2017.
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Gov. Mills to speak at Thomas College graduation in Waterville
Thomas College will hold the in-person commencement on May 11 at the Alfond Athletic Center.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Israel-Hamas war protesters and police clash on Texas campus, Columbia University begins suspensions
Colleges around the U.S. implored pro-Palestinian student protesters to clear out tent encampments with rising levels of urgency Monday.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
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Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
Early Saturday, police in riot gear cleared an encampment on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston while several dozen students shouted and booed at them from a distance, but the scene was otherwise not confrontational.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Richmond board to present $8.2 million budget to public on Thursday
Richmond School Board members decided against eliminating a position, but approved further budget cuts to get below a 4% increase.
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Photos: Litchfield students enjoy pool time
Students search for salamanders and wade through a vernal pool during annual field trip
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board votes 3-2 to approve proposed $13.7 million budget for 2024-25
Superintendent Jim Hodgkin is expected to present the budget to the Town Council in mid-May, and a public vote on the spending plan is scheduled for June 11.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Wales-based school district moves forward with proposed budget
RSU 4 faces uphill battle to secure the funding it says it needs to ensure quality education for district students.