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PublishedOctober 6, 2022
Wilton couple honored as ‘Clean Water Champions’
For more than 30 years, Sandy and Wynn Muller have worked tirelessly to implement conservation programs and engage locals in protecting Wilson Lake.
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PublishedSeptember 29, 2022
50 years of progress: Mainers celebrate Clean Water Act anniversary in Lewiston
About 200 people gather along the Androscoggin River to commemorate five decades of the Clean Water Act.
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PublishedSeptember 27, 2022
RSU 9 bars staff participation in political activities during school hours
The district is considering an offer from the state to equip every school in RSU 9 with a mobile computer science lab.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2022
50 years after the Clean Water Act, the Androscoggin River has changed dramatically
The river is the cleanest it’s been in more than a century.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2022
Retired UMF administrator recognized for his 47 years of service to Maine students
Among his many accomplishments, Milliken helped advocate for the expansion of the Maine State Grant Program and developed a peer-to-peer financial literacy program at the University of Maine at Farmington.
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PublishedSeptember 16, 2022
Migratory fish runs to return to Sabattus River following conservation project
Officials say removal of the Upper Town Dam in Lisbon will not only provide environmental benefits, but will also lower flood insurance costs for riverside properties, reduce safety hazards and create jobs.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
‘The system is really flawed’: Lewiston and Auburn officials push back on poor school ratings
Online ratings like those from GreatSchools make it easier than ever for individuals to judge the quality of schools at a glance. But some school administrators say the data, which may be inaccurate or several years out of date, lacks important context.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
GreatSchools says it is working to improve its ratings
GreatSchools leaders say that in response to research, the company has shifted its methodology in recent years to weigh academic progress more heavily than test scores.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2022
How are GreatSchools ratings calculated?
GreatSchools’ high school rankings are calculated based on three or four education metrics: test scores, academic growth, equity and college readiness. Schools receive scores in each of these categories based on how their data compares with the state average. If sufficient data is not available for a subrating, it will not be calculated. Schools must […]
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PublishedAugust 27, 2022
Drivers identified in Friday crash that killed Peru woman in Turner
Joshua Doughty of Poland fell asleep at the wheel of his Ford F-350 pickup truck, crossed centerline and collided with Holly Woods’ car on Route 4, according to officials.
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