Gov. LePage’s latest acting commissioner pick once again delegates authority to his primary choice: William Beardsley.
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Readfield parents say teacher put bag over girl’s head
They’re suing RSU 38 and the fifth-grade educator, saying their daughter was subject to bullying.
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Saint Joseph’s college kicks off its 8th annual pie baking contest
Volunteers gathered in the school’s mercy hall to bake 250 pies for area families
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LePage makes move to keep his pick in charge of education department
In appointing Robert Hasson to the post of temporary deputy commissioner, the governor keeps his original nominee, William Beardsley, on as deputy commissioner.
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Maranacook high school students launch into virtual flight on simulator
With instructors, they also fly remote-control aircraft at the University of Maine at Augusta.
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Former president leaves legacy of family atmosphere at SMCC
Wayne Ross, who led the school for more than 20 years, has died at the age of 80.
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Recounts requested for legalized marijuana, school surcharge votes
Petitioners say the results were close and could be reversed, but others say nothing will change and state funds will be wasted.
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Portland school board approves 3-year contract with teachers
It will include a 1.5 percent salary increase in the second and third years of the agreement.
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Brunswick schools agree to pay $125,000 to settle bullying lawsuit
The district also is required to adopt stronger anti-bullying policies for Brunswick Junior High School as part of the agreement with a former student.
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UMaine System records enrollment turnaround, gets warning on graduate center
Faculty members at USM and Orono say they need more time to create a joint MBA program.