Schools and Education
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2014
First two Maine virtual schools get initial approval
The schools, whose previous proposals were rejected, will take the next step forward, as will a school operated by followers of a Turkish imam. A Montessori school is rejected.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2014
Gorham’s school renovation vote postponed again
In 2015, voters will be asked to OK renovations and a new turf field at the high school at a cost of $16.8 million.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Westbrook elementary school secretary named best in state
The Maine Principals’ Association has named June Lentz 2014 Secretary of the Year.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2014
Trustees vote to shift UMaine Farmington to natural gas
The move leaves four UMaine campuses with unclear energy futures.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2014
Maine committee: Use casino money to fund universal pre-K
Lawmakers vote to use funds already funneled into public education to help support early learning.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2014
LePage nominates Rier for education commissioner
Jim Rier, who is acting commissioner, now faces confirmation by the state Senate.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2014
Students get up-close farm-to-table lesson in Portland
A culinary class at Portland Arts and Technology High School watches a butcher turn a pig into pork to learn where their food comes from.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2014
RSU 21 residents reject $75 million school renovation bond
The ambitious borrowing package fails by a margin of more than 2-to-1 in the towns of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2014
Bill Nemitz: Child welfare is sad victim of Maine’s neglect
It takes upset parents, not DHHS, to shut down facilities that mistreat kids.
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PublishedJanuary 18, 2014
Plans for Kennebunk High School arts center generate confusion
A private group is trying to raise $20 million to build a larger facility with performance and studio space for community use.
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