Councilors say the panel is needed to build consensus for the $70.6 million plan for upgrades at four schools.
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Superintendents urge LePage to appoint permanent education commissioner
The state association says in a letter that the current arrangement, with William Beardsley as acting deputy commissioner, is ‘an ongoing problem’ that’s causing instability and confusion.
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New principal of Westbrook High School appointed
Kelli A. Deveaux has served as assistant principal of Windham High School since 2002.
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University of Maine System names new vice chancellor
Robert Neely will be in charge of the state university system’s efforts to expand access to more people and tailor programs to Maine’s critical needs.
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Portland school bond vote unlikely to happen in November
A review of the $70 million proposal for some of the city’s elementary schools will probably delay the issue.
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Good Will-Hinckley charter school names new president
Kenneth Coville, the recently retired superintendent of Regional School Unit 74, is chosen to lead the organization that tried last year to hire Maine House Speaker Mark Eves.
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Provost of UMaine Presque Isle named interim president
Dr. Raymond J. Rice, the provost and vice president for academic and student affairs, will also become the interim president of the campus.
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UMaine hosts program on stormwater management
Dozens of high school students and teachers get together to explore using science to address the environmental issue.
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Colby to present plans for 3 athletic fields
College officials will bring proposals for fields on 19 acres before the Waterville Planning Board on Monday.
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Sex assault charges being dismissed against former Sacopee Valley ed tech
Prosecutors determine that Zachariah Sherburne had left his job the day before he had a sexual encounter with a student at the school and no longer had disciplinary authority over her.