Susan McMillan

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March 19, 2014

Augusta school budget includes band, Latin and new math program

The school board unanimously approved the $27.9 million budget, sending it to the City Council.
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March 19, 2014

University of Maine at Augusta officials outline budget cuts

UMA’s budget of $36 million eliminates 24 faculty and staff jobs, as well as 40 class sections taught by adjunct instructors, the equivalent of another five full-time jobs.
Published
March 18, 2014

UMA to cut 24 jobs, phase out associate degree programs

University officials will present the details of a $36 million budget on Wednesday.
Published
March 18, 2014

Washington budget would spend more on town roads, personnel

Washington residents will vote on the budget at Town Meeting on Saturday.
Published
March 17, 2014

New head of Kents Hill touts institutional memory

Pat McInerney, the 19th head of school, has been with the school for more than 20 years and has deep ties to the community.
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March 16, 2014

Chizzle Wizzle to start Tuesday at Augusta’s Cony High School

The student-run variety show, in its 123rd year, will celebrate heroes.
Published
March 16, 2014

Shakespeare comes alive in Gardiner

Lit Fest, set for Wednesday, will mark the bard’s approaching 450th birthday.
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March 13, 2014

Improvement money available to Maine schools, including in Hartland and Harmony

There are 14 schools eligible to apply for a share of $1.7 million in federal grant money.
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March 11, 2014

Augusta school board’s budget includes band, Latin

The board will vote Wednesday on a $27.9 million budget that keeps programs the public supported.
Published
March 10, 2014

Gun in West Gardiner school leads to lockdown

An armed off-duty state police trooper confused school officials who did not immediately know she was law enforcement, causing the school to be locked down last week.