A group of religious organizations sponsored a panel discussion Tuesday focused on helping immigrants.
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What to know about back to school in Augusta
Superintendent Michael Tracy Jr. addresses bus route information, technology use, leadership changes and more.
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Augusta budget would hike taxes 3.9% in the next budget year
After four hours of discussions, Augusta city officials reached agreement on a nearly $87 million spending plan for the city and its schools; the final vote with come at the Augusta City Council business meeting scheduled for May 16.
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Maine Arts Academy in Augusta gets federal grant for school safety improvements
The public charter school is to use $93,000 in federal funds to help make sure students are safe at their new school, a former health care facility.
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After year with few candidates, four Augusta races to be contested in November
Two of three City Council races and two of four Board of Education races are expected to be contested this November.
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Augusta elementary school ups security after people found living on school grounds
Two people were issued trespassing notices recently after police found them living at the Lillian P. Hussey School.
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Augusta education officials say schools are full, with no room to grow
The concern comes despite the fact that Augusta’s schools, with about 2,100 students, have far fewer students today than years ago.
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Roundup: Central Maine school budget validation results by town
A roundup of unofficial results from Tuesday’s school budget validation referenda in greater Augusta and Waterville.
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Augusta budget correction would avoid more school cuts, keep city tax increase at 4.7%
Nearly $80 million of the Augusta city and school budget goes to city councilors for approval next week.
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Winthrop school board raises substitute ed tech pay by $30 a day to attract workers
The move to match the $130-a-day rate substitute teachers are paid makes Winthrop Public Schools among the highest-paying district in the Augusta area for substitute education technicians.