Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
April 3, 2014

Capital Area Technical Center director resigns

An acting director is leading the school, while Peter Gagnon is on leave until his contract ends this summer.
Published
April 1, 2014

Maine Virtual Academy application now set for May review

Maine Learning Innovations Chairwoman Amy Carlisle says the delay should not be an obstacle if the school ultimately receives approval.
Published
March 30, 2014

Maine students piloting new tests based on Common Core

The Smarter Balanced tests will replace the NECAP and SAT for all students in spring 2015.
Published
March 27, 2014

Many parents in RSU 38 object to plan to move fifth-graders

A proposal to relocate fifth-graders to Maranacook Community Middle School drew some support but more opposition at a school board meeting.
Published
March 26, 2014

Jefferson approves town budget

Voters on Tuesday also chose two School Committee members.
Published
March 25, 2014

Fayette ponders look of separate school district

About 30 people attended a meeting Tuesday night to discuss the merits of withdrawing from AOS 97.
Published
March 24, 2014

Test scores dip in Maine elementary, middle schools

Fewer students were proficient in reading, writing and math in the last year of the NECAP standardized tests.
Published
March 23, 2014

Washington passes budget 6.8 percent higher than last year

Democracy swift at Town Meeting as all articles pass as written in an hour and a half.
Published
March 23, 2014

Maple syrup season has late start at Richmond’s Maine-iac Maple Farm

Enough syrup on hand for ice cream topping, but more on the way as weather begins to cooperate
Published
March 22, 2014

Phillis elected West Gardiner clerk, recall ordinance approved

Voters approved a budget and enacted a recall process at Town Meeting on Saturday.