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  • Published
    June 10, 2012

    Kaplan U. announces expansion to Augusta

    AUGUSTA – When Kaplan University expands to Augusta, it will operate out of the former Staples store building at 14 Marketplace Drive. That puts it across the street from the University of Maine at Augusta, which offers overlapping programs in areas such as business and nursing. Kaplan University Maine President Christopher Quinn said the new […]

  • Published
    June 1, 2012

    Teacher-training veto overturned

    Meanwhile, the House sustains the veto of a bond proposal to fund R&D investments.

  • Published
    May 30, 2012

    LePage vetoes teacher training bill

    In his veto message, the governor calls for a more comprehensive solution and criticizes the Maine Education Association for not doing more to improve teacher quality.

  • Published
    May 21, 2012

    Bath Iron Works machinists ratify new contract

    The four-year contract, which applies to 3,200 workers, includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.

  • Published
    May 20, 2012

    Bath Iron Works machinists ratify new contract

    The union, which represents 3,200 workers, overwhelmingly ratified a four-year contract Sunday that includes a signing bonus, raises and increased pension contributions from the company.

  • Published
    May 18, 2012

    Maine education bills gain final passage

    Perhaps the most far-reaching is L.D. 1422, which changes high school diploma requirements as the first step in moving all schools to the proficiency-based education model.

  • Published
    May 17, 2012

    Four more apply for Maine charter school licenses

    The proposals, including two more online schools, bring the total to nine.

  • Published
    May 16, 2012

    At least five groups apply to open Maine charter schools

    Proposals call for a virtual school as well as facilities in Cornville, Portland, Fairfield and Monson.

  • Published
    May 7, 2012

    Key education legislation still awaiting action

    The Legislature has given state, higher education and local education officials plenty to work on this summer.

  • Published
    May 2, 2012

    State now taking charter school applications

    The Maine Charter School Commission issues a request for proposals, setting up a busy summer for itself and the groups hoping to open schools in the coming year.