Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
October 30, 2013

King cheers Red Sox, jeers gridlock during video chat

Senator talks economy, healthcare during Skype session with Hall-Dale students.
Published
October 27, 2013

Maranacook students are finding learning iPads are a trial, error, discovery process

In the first year tablets have been an option in the 11-year-old Maine Learning Technology Initiative, schools are finding students adapt.
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October 26, 2013

Wiscasset voters to decide Nov. 5 on RSU 12 withdrawal

High turnout is needed for the vote to count on a proposal that would remove 1 of very 4 students in the district.
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October 24, 2013

Pittston outside classroom gives kids a change of scenery

After five years, the new classroom is finally complete and will be used for reading time, science lessons and the school’s annual plant sale.
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October 21, 2013

Farrington principal to be honored in Washington D.C.

Lori Smail, who was named elementary school principal of the year last spring, is headed to the nation’s capital, where she and other top principals from around the country will be honored.
Published
October 20, 2013

Cony students improving on SAT scores

The percentage of last year’s juniors who met or exceeded standards rose from 39.3 to 52.6 in math, from 39.9 to 54.3 in reading and 36.4 to 48 in writing on the college entrance exams.
Published
October 18, 2013

Missing Winthrop man’s body found today close to home

Thomas Devoy, missing since Oct. 6, was found in a wooded area near his home Friday, but not where searchers had been focused, police said.
Published
October 16, 2013

Children learn about science at Maine State Museum

Eighteen exhibitors, representing both government agencies and private businesses, set up in the museum to talk about a variety of earth science topics: rocks and minerals, renewable energy, weather, water and archaeology at the annual Maine Earth Science Day.
Published
October 15, 2013

RSU 12 wants Cony to take students without conditions

The RSU 12 school board will offer a one-year deal to pay Augusta Public Schools a 5.25 percent tuition premium if Augusta agrees not to disinvite any of the 78 students from RSU 12.
Published
October 14, 2013

Winthrop looks to fix financial management problems identified in audit

A special audit report identified several problems in the town’s finances, including deficits in school spending and infrequent account reconciliations, among other issues.