Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
February 27, 2012

Democrats stress hope, work

AUGUSTA — Unemployment, gas prices and President Barack Obama’s disapproval ratings are high, but Democratic caucusgoers expressed optimism on Sunday in looking ahead to November’s elections.
Published
February 27, 2012

Democrats mix hope with need for hard work

AUGUSTA — Unemployment, gas prices and President Obama’s disapproval ratings are high, but Democratic caucusgoers expressed optimism on Sunday in looking ahead to November’s elections.
Published
February 26, 2012

Patrons, employees saddened by news of bookstore’s end

Employees and longtime customers of Mr. Paperback stores in Augusta and Waterville are shaken by the news that the stores will close within the next couple of months.
Published
February 26, 2012

Artist focused on talented youngsters

AUGUSTA — After earning a degree in art education, Rebekah Raye spent years supporting herself by teaching workshops and creating paintings, sculptures and jewelry of the Maine animals she loves.
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February 26, 2012

Artist focuses on talented youth

AUGUSTA — After earning a degree in art education, Rebekah Raye spent years supporting herself by teaching workshops and creating paintings, sculptures and jewelry of the Maine animals she loves.
Published
February 25, 2012

Hall-Dale’s grading system raises questions

FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School adopted a new grading system during the 2009-10 school year following months of study by a committee of school staff and parents.
Published
February 25, 2012

Hall-Dale’s grading system raises questions

FARMINGDALE — Hall-Dale High School adopted a new grading system during the 2009-10 school year following months of study by a committee of school staff and parents.
Published
February 21, 2012

Some cities resent music licensing fees

HALLOWELL — City Manager Michael Starn started getting the calls as soon as he took the job last year.
Published
February 20, 2012

At schools already strapped, the vise tightens

Tradeoffs and difficult decisions have marked recent school budgets for Gardiner-based Regional School Unit 11.
Published
February 20, 2012

Some cities resent licensing fees for music

HALLOWELL — City Manager Michael Starn started getting the calls as soon as he took the job last year.