The Democratic-controlled House voted 88-49 largely along party lines Tuesday to approved the legislation.
Schools & Education
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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
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Farmington, students, staff to get look at four finalists for job of university president
The four candidates will visit the UMF campus over the next two weeks and participate in open forums with students, staff and the community.
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Beyond the textbook: Maranacook teacher brings World War II to life for students
Shane Gower, admired among his students as the teacher who doesn’t ‘sugarcoat’ history, will be one of 50 teachers who will attend a national World War II conference in Washington, D.C., this summer.
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Two Fairfield school district administrators on paid leave
Cheryl Brackett, SAD 49 director of operations, and Cory Rogers, the special education director, have been on leave since March 22 in “an effort to reach a mutual agreement regarding the terms of their employment,” according to the superintendent.
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RSU 4 board passes proposed $19.1 million budget
The proposal will now go to voters.
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No more makeup days expected in RSU 73
Provided there are no more school cancellations this year, no more days will need to be made up and Regional School Unit 73 graduation will be held Sunday, June 8, with the last day for other students on June 14.
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Wyke to continue as president of University of Maine at Augusta
The University of Maine System’s Board of Trustees — based on recommendation from school officials, system officials and students — waived a presidential search in support of a direct appointment.
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High cost for high school project debated in Gorham
Both residents and school officials wrestle with a $96.8 million plan to renovate and expand the 59-year-old building.