Rather than repeal the 6-year-old reform law altogether, the bill would let school districts choose between continuing proficiency-based standards or reverting to a traditional grading system.
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Augusta board recommends rules for medical pot caregivers operating out of homes
The rules still need City Council approval in order to take effect.
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Bill to ban ‘conversion therapy’ headed to LePage
The legislation would prohibit state-licensed medical or mental health professionals from seeking to change an underage person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Posted inLife & Culture, Lifestyle, Maine
Augusta’s downtown riverfront to feature concerts benefiting theater revival project
Mallett Brothers and Dustbowl Revival will play on Front Street in July, while Kennebec River Day and Brewfest are scheduled for Saturday.
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Augusta man pleads no contest to sexual assault on child
A four-day jury trial of Derek Sterling was to start Tuesday, but the man instead was found guilty and was sentenced to 14 months of time already served in jail.
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Traffic clogs Augusta’s Cony Circle after crash knocks SUV onto its side
The crash was reported around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Traffic returned to normal within 30 minutes.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Augusta man indicted on federal drug, gun charges
Rashaad “Dawson” McKinney, 26, is accused of being part of a conspiracy that sent firearms to New York.
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Refugee, immigrant housing topic of presentation for landlords in Augusta
The event, which is free and open to the public, is at 5 p.m. Thursday in the community room at Lithgow Public Library
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Riverview worker, state settle for $55,000 over retaliation complaints
Jennifer Taghavidinani had claimed she was retaliated against for reporting unsafe conditions at Riverview Psychiatric Center.
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LePage stalls voter-approved bond package; House speaker says he’s putting jobs at risk
Maine’s governor asks the state treasurer for more time to decide if he will sign off on $117 million in new debt for the state, a tactic House Speaker Sara Gideon calls irresponsible.