Teacher and sportsmen groups favor a look at ways to beef up safety in disasters or intrusions.
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LePage: Federal audit just routine
But that contradicts reports that said U.S. officials were probing claims of meddling by the governor and his administration.
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School security study backed by teachers union, sportsmen’s group
The study, to be performed by the Maine Department of Education, would look at a wide range of physical measures to improve security at schools.
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Documents: Hearing officer felt pressured by LePage
These are ‘dark times’ for those who prefer keeping political pressure and bias out of quasi-judicial processes, the officer wrote.
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Lawyers request probe of Gov. LePage
A LePage spokeswoman says he did nothing wrong in a meeting about unemployment benefits.
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Bill aims to compel districts to offer all-day kindergarten
The measure requires school districts that offer kindergarten to have a full-day program by 2017.
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LePage allegations ‘just the tip of the iceberg’
People denied jobless benefits under Gov. LePage could have new grounds for appeal, a lawyer says.
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Gun deal would affect Maine ‘swap’ magazine, website
Untold numbers of guns change hands privately each year without background checks through publications such as Uncle Henry’s.
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City officials back bills to save state aid
Gov. Paul LePage wants to suspend revenue-sharing, which would force cities and towns to increase local taxes, critics say.
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RSU 2 students protest LePage budget at State House
About 30 Regional School Unit 2 students, plus several parents and activists, chanted “Students care! Fund our schools!” and “Choose kids, not cuts!” at a State House rally on Friday.