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Play ball! say Maine supporters of 30-minute school recess bill

by Noel K. Gallagher March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

The proposal would require that elementary schoolchildren get the exercise they need.

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Few supporters for bill to create single board for all Maine colleges

by staff report March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

The bill would remove the boards of trustees for the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy and create a unified board to oversee them all.

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Portland schools commit to being ‘safe haven’ for students, families

by Noel K. Gallagher March 7, 2017March 7, 2017

The commitment is one of three resolutions approved by the school board, which also commits to condemning hate speech.

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UMaine System considering new free speech policy

by Staff report March 7, 2017March 7, 2017

The measure would affirm constitutionally protected speech, but prohibit speech that harasses other people.

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Unity College project aims to restore American chestnut tree

by Morning Sentinel March 7, 2017June 20, 2017

The multi-year replanting and study effort is a response to the devastating effects of a blight more than 100 years ago.

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RSU 4 superintendent resigns, citing lack of state school funding

by Charles Eichacker March 7, 2017March 16, 2018

James Hodgkin said after doing eight budgets, ‘I’ve decided I’ve had enough.’

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SAD 6 names former Bonny Eagle principal its new superintendent

by Staff Report March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

The school board appoints Paul Penna, who has served as interim superintendent since last summer.

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Portland school board to discuss resolutions backing Muslim community

by Staff Report March 6, 2017March 6, 2017

The panel will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening on the proposals, which were prompted by an alleged hate crime against black students in January.