Jeffrey Ramich, who started his new position on July 1, said he is ready for a new challenge after years of a career focus on athletics.
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Thomas College won’t require students, faculty, staff to be vaccinated
The college said Thursday those who are not vaccinated must follow safety protocols, including wearing masks, at the Waterville campus.
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Portland school board approves bid to renovate Presumpscot school
Construction is now slated to get underway this summer on the remaining three schools being renovated through the Buildings For Our Future initiative.
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Sanford man ends decadelong dispute with Waterville Christian school after paying court-ordered legal fees
Tim White pays $6,065 in legal fees Wednesday to the law firm representing Temple Academy. He also pledges he ‘will never picket them again.’
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Portland City Council approves school spending that would nullify tax increase
The plans, which will result in no tax increase, were approved unanimously despite calls from state lawmakers to direct more money to lowering the tax rate.
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Augusta Board of Education updates school dress code, drawing fresh concerns
Revisions to policy gained traction from community members, who were allowed to participate in a survey and offer input.
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Richmond selectboard chair says drunken driving charge is ’embarrassing’ but won’t impact town role
Robert ‘Bucky’ Bodge said he will still be able to make ‘responsible’ decisions as a selectboard member.
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UMaine System plans to require vaccines when FDA gives final approval
The system also announced plans for unvaccinated students and staff to participate in required COVID testing and quarantine upon arriving on campuses this fall.
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Maine to study burden of student debt on its graduates
Maine’s average student loan borrower has more than $33,000 in school loans, a legislator reports.
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State urges Maine families to apply for free school meals
The data collected on the forms is used to determine state and federal funding, so it’s important they are completed even though meals will continue to be free for all students, the Department of Education says.