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Middle school sports, teachers could be cut in Augusta budget

by Keith Edwards March 9, 2015March 9, 2015

School board members are scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss cuts recommended by administrators to close a potential gap of $331,000.

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Belfast student sits silent for pledge, gets sent to principal

by Kelley Bouchard March 9, 2015February 20, 2018

A national group says the boy had personal and religious reasons for not wanting to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The superintendent says he was copying South Portland students who have stressed that the pledge is optional.

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UMaine System to consider selling Bangor headquarters

by The Associated Press March 9, 2015February 20, 2018

The university system offices would relocate to campuses in Orono, Bangor and Augusta.

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Teen mentors have Maine youngsters reading, and enjoying it

by Susan Kimball March 9, 2015February 20, 2018

Bonny Eagle High School student volunteers with the Teen Trendsetters program help children at Buxton Center Elementary School build skills and enthusiasm for reading.

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Student musicians gather for District III Honors Festival

by Staff Report March 6, 2015March 6, 2015

The event, attended by sixth grade honors chorus and honors band members and seventh and eighth grade honors jazz band members, was held at Gardiner Area High School.