The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
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Unity College partners with Google to offer applied computing courses
Unity College was one of 20 colleges across the country selected to participate in the program. The first course will be offered this fall and the second will be offered in spring 2020.
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Thomas College, Unity College and UMF announce graduation speakers
Speakers at three central Maine commencements run the gamut from retired U.S. Army sergeant to Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
Posted inFranklin, News, Schools & Education
RSU 73 sets 2019-20 school calendar
Students in Regional School Unit 73 will start school on August 28 and graduation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020.
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Father of teen who drowned during school trip sues Lewiston and the state
The federal lawsuit claims the city and state didn’t follow their safety protocols during the middle school Range Pond visit.
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RSU 73 voters approve $19.6 million budget
RSU 73 budget and validation questions pass by wide margins.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Bill to ban vaping at schools sails through Maine Senate
The measure, which would make it illegal to have electronic cigarettes on school grounds in Maine, now goes to the governor.
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House passes bill to ban Native American mascots in Maine public schools
The Democratic-controlled House voted 88-49 largely along party lines Tuesday to approved the legislation.
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Report: Quarter of in-state UMaine System students have tuition and fees covered
The state’s college system says grants and scholarships cover tuition and fees for 4,077 students.
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Rangeley Lakes Regional School High Honor Roll & Honor Roll
Quarter 3: January 21 – March 29, 2019