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Storm forces some Maine students to postpone gun violence protests

by Noel K. Gallagher March 13, 2018March 14, 2018

Most student organizers have plans to hold protests on another day.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

South Portland’s $50 million school budget proposal would dip into surplus

by Kelley Bouchard March 13, 2018March 14, 2018

Driven largely by an $823,000 loss in state aid, the amount to be raised in taxes for schools next year would increase $1.6 million, nearly 4%.

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Colby College gets $2 million gift for arts center in downtown Waterville

by Morning Sentinel March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

The donation is for a contemporary art gallery in the arts center planned for downtown Waterville.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

Scarborough High School teachers cast no-confidence vote against superintendent

by Kelley Bouchard March 12, 2018March 13, 2018

The 83-1 vote against Julie Kukenberger preceded a heated school board workshop where one member walked out after speakers questioned the handling of a principal’s recent resignation.

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Maine high school students to join national walkout for gun control

by Ray Routhier March 12, 2018March 12, 2018

Inspired by the activism of survivors of the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, many of Maine’s organizers are top students who’ve been involved in other social issues.