Incoming superintendent Peter Thiboutot tells residents at Wednesday forum that strong schools system is needed to attract young families.
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Waterville council, school board lower proposed $42.3 million budget by about $400,000
Council will consider taking a first vote on the new proposal June 5.
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Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education graduates 18
While only 11 graduates were able to make the ceremony, those in attendance spoke of their hard work and determination.
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No special election in Scarborough to replace ousted school board members
Four remaining school board members decided Tuesday against replacing three members before the November election.
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RSU 18 residents give $37.58 million budget first OK
The education budget now heads to a June 12 referendum for final approval.
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Winslow school officials to hold public forum Wednesday on $8.1 million renovation bond
Residents will have the chance to ask questions about the project at the forum, which will take place at 7 p.m. in the Winslow High School auditorium.
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Public hearing set for ‘bare-bones’ spending package for SAD 13
Four votes were taken last year on the budget proposed for Bingham and Moscow schools, which are now on the table for elimination.
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Cumberland County school chiefs respond to DeVos statements on immigrant students
Superintendents of eight school districts pledge to follow federal law that guarantees public education to all students, regardless of immigration status.
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Bates graduates ‘certified world changers’
At Lewiston college’s commencement, Rakiya Mohamed said the people she met at Bates renewed her hope they can solve the world’s problems.
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Civility, engagement focus at annual Colby College graduation
The 197th commencement featured U.S. Sen. Susan Collins with and others with messages of growing a spirit of community.