The amount erases over half of the $17,000 that families in the district owe, the superintendent says.
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UMaine System trustees approve 2nd tuition hike in 2 years
The roughly $450 increase boosts in-state costs to about $18,000 a year for tuition, fees, room and board at the flagship campus in Orono.
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UNE launches institute for study of North Atlantic, Arctic
Graduate, undergraduate and professional certificate programs are planned at UNE North in Portland as the city plays an increasing role in northern areas because of shipping connections and shared fisheries.
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One Maine school evacuated, another locked down
A threatening message found in a Baxter Academy bathroom, and a conversation overheard near Lewiston High School, trigger police responses.
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SMCC graduates record number of students
Students in SMCC’s class of 2018 ranged in age from 19 to 69 and came from across Maine, 18 other states and 22 foreign countries.
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Lewiston schools launch effort to add nonwhite teachers
A free college course and internship open to all aim to bring in different cultures.
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South Portland panel selects site for new middle school
Two information sessions are scheduled this week to update the community on plans for the school.
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Fatal shooting renews debate over school design
Are American schools built in a way that makes them easy targets?
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Texas school had shooting plan, 2 armed police officers
The death toll of 10 is a tragic sign of failure, but also a sign, to some, that it could have been much worse.
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Kennebec Valley Community College graduation is a family affair
The Fairfield college’s 48th commencement is held Saturday in Augusta.