Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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May 19, 2014

Augusta agenda includes elementary school moves, superintendent contract

The school board at a special meeting Wednesday will consider a contract for interim Superintendent James Anastasio.
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May 17, 2014

Hallowell, Gardiner, Somerville schools look to save money on energy costs

Hallowell-based Regional School Unit 2 will ask voters in June to approve a bond to replace inefficient boilers.
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May 15, 2014

Maine elementary and middle schools lose ground on report cards

High schools held steady, but fewer schools lower grade schools got passing grades in the second round by the state Department of Education.
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May 14, 2014

Education commissioner Jim Rier’s visit highlights Cony’s improvement

The Augusta high school and junior high each improved by a letter grade on the report cards the state will release Thursday.
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May 11, 2014

Voters to consider Readfield-based school unit’s $15.6 million budget Wednesday

Voters from Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne can weigh in on the budget before the June 10 referendum.
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May 11, 2014

Graduates of UMA art program reflect on personal, artistic evolution

The senior art exhibition, “Inevitable Evolution,” is on display at the Danforth Gallery until May 30.
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May 10, 2014

Hundreds graduate from University of Maine at Augusta

Kennebec County Sheriff Randall Liberty told the graduates to seek a way to serve their communities.
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May 7, 2014

Kents Hill School holds vigil for kidnapped Nigerian girls

About 65 students, faculty members and others attended the vigil organized by a women’s empowerment group at the school.
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May 7, 2014

Owner of troubled Richmond mobile home park loses license from state

Tenants welcomed the decision to revoke Russ Edwards’ license to operate Meadowbrook Trailer Park, but they could be evicted.
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May 6, 2014

Teachers from Farmingdale, Farmington and Skowhegan schools honored

This is the first time the state has named a teacher of the year for each of Maine’s 16 counties. One will win the top honor in the fall.