Keith Hartzell has committed himself to donating $1,000 annually for 14 years — when Atwood’s current pre-kindergarteners graduate from high school.
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Biddeford student is state champ in this year’s Google doodle contest
John Gatchalian’s artwork was chosen by judges and Google Doodlers as the best doodle in Maine this year in his age group.
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National Spelling Bee ends in an unprecedented 8-way tie
The co-champions are declared after 5 straight perfect rounds.
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Saco middle schooler comes up short of finals at national spelling bee
Maine State Spelling Bee champ Sebastian Shields was not among the group of 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday’s final round.
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Former Connecticut governor chosen to lead University of Maine System
Dannel Malloy, whose tenure as Connecticut governor was marked by controversial economic policies and low voter approval, will become chancellor of Maine’s university system July 1.
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Windham and Raymond school district chooses new leader
Chris Howell, the assistant superintendent of Regional School Unit 14, has been named the next superintendent.
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Maine’s only law school enters a period of transition
Dean Danielle Conway is leaving after four years, and a committee is studying the school’s direction as part of the public university system in Maine.
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Maine schools grapple with opening bathroom doors to deter trouble-makers
Students want privacy. Schools want to keep kids from doing things they shouldn’t behind closed doors.
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Maine spelling champ heads for national competition: watch his raucous sendoff
Sebastian Shields is headed to Washington, D.C, to take on top spellers from across the country.
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Topsham-area district adds $600,000 to proposed budget for teacher salaries
SAD 75 Business Manager Mark Conrad says the additional $600,000 would increase local property taxes for education by an estimated 11%.