Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
January 21, 2014

Michaud talks education, congressional work with Hall-Dale students

U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud answered middle school students’ questions about his job and plans for Maine.
Published
January 17, 2014

Whitefield to vote on buying new fire truck

Some residents want a secret ballot for the $269,000 purchase.
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January 16, 2014

Sidney mother talks about filing FAFSA early

Mother of Messalonskee senior says overwhelming, emotional task to get money for her daughter’s nursing studies was made painless with state help.
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January 16, 2014

Maine experts’ advice: Don’t wait to apply for financial aid

Almost half of Maine’s high school seniors haven’t applied for some of the $150 billion pot available to college students.
Published
January 11, 2014

Central Maine students create collaborative portraits

Artwork created by 200 students will be assembled at UMA’s Danforth Gallery.
Published
January 9, 2014

RSU 11 board will decide how to rezone students

The board should vote Feb. 6 on whether to close Randolph’s T.C. Hamlin School.
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January 8, 2014

Removal of Augusta schools superintendent residency requirement takes a step forward

The school board has requestd that the City Council ask voters to amend the city charter, allowing superintendents to live out of town
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January 5, 2014

Math, English skills challenge many Maine students entering post-secondary schools

Numbers taking remediation courses at Maine university system at 11 percent while at community colleges 52 percent.
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January 2, 2014

Augusta school board seeks change in city charter

Officials say superintendent residency requirement hurts search for a qualified candidate.
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December 29, 2013

Paintings in Richmond an elegy to children killed in Newtown

Art at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Church inspired by Eliot poems of children.