The Board of Education also will consider door-to-door dropoff for prekindergarten and kindergarten students.
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Capping a long debate, trustees cut three programs at USM
University system trustees decide to phase out two majors and a graduate program as they work to close budget gaps.
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Maine university officials urge legislators to boost funding
University of Maine System trustees might have to increase tuition rates if no additional state money is forthcoming, one UMaine official said.
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Rotary-sponsored Waterville learning trail aids kids’ development
Community organizations are campaigning to encourage early reading and improved attendance in Waterville schools.
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Athens school clerk foils scam
The Athens Community School administrative assistant checked out a bill that looked fishy and discovered the school was a target of a nationwide scam.
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Colby inaugurates new president Saturday
David Greene will assume the presidency of the 201-year-old Waterville liberal arts college.
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Onion donations bloom after Waterville school garden theft
Growers from around the country have sent replacements to Albert S. Hall School so students can donate to food pantries and the school cafeteria.
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Kids catch bugs, learn about science at Maine State Museum
The museum held its 12th annual Bug Maine-ia Wednesday, drawing more than 1,000 children, parents, teachers and bug lovers to demonstrations and displays.
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Surveyed Cony students like early start, end to school day
Amid a recent proposal to start school later, most students say they don’t mind a 7:10 a.m. start time because it allows them to work or pursue after-school activities.
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Portland superintendent scraps plan to offer virtual classes
Emmanuel Caulk’s proposal to provide online instruction to keep students from leaving for a charter school failed to draw support.