Susan McMillan

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Published
May 20, 2012

Bath Iron Works machinists ratify new contract

The union, which represents 3,200 workers, overwhelmingly ratified a four-year contract Sunday that includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.
Published
May 20, 2012

KVCC graduates’ stories tell of stuggle behind the degree

AUGUSTA — Amid the celebration of their accomplishments, some members of Kennebec Valley Community College’s class of 2012 reflected on the sacrifices and obstacles along their path to Saturday’s commencement exercises.
Published
May 18, 2012

Proficiency-based diploma bill passed

AUGUSTA — Several education bills gained final legislative approval Wednesday and Thursday as lawmakers wrapped up their work for the session.
Published
May 18, 2012

More charter school applicants than expected

AUGUSTA — Up to eight charter schools could open in Maine this fall.
Published
May 18, 2012

New charter school applications more than state expected

AUGUSTA — Up to eight charter schools could open in Maine this fall.
Published
May 18, 2012

Maine education bills gain final passage

Perhaps the most far-reaching is L.D. 1422, which changes high school diploma requirements as the first step in moving all schools to the proficiency-based education model.
Published
May 17, 2012

Four more apply for Maine charter school licenses

The proposals, including two more online schools, bring the total to nine.
Published
May 16, 2012

At least five groups will apply to open Maine charter schools

State education officials had anticipated letters from four groups, but they weren’t expecting one that came in from Piscataquis County.
Published
May 14, 2012

RSU 2 language program goes to town meeting

FARMINGDALE — It won’t be decided until June 23 whether Hall-Dale schools will keep two full-time nurses and a foreign language program for elementary students.
Published
May 11, 2012

‘It was like starting a whole new life’

AUGUSTA — One grew up in Rwanda, the other in the Kennebec County town of Oakland.