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UMaine professor whose laptop was stolen violated university’s data policy

by Noel K. Gallagher February 20, 2015February 20, 2015

Students’ Social Security numbers shouldn’t have been on the laptop, says an official who’s looking into why the sensitive information was stored there.

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UMaine warns of potential data breach after theft of professor’s laptop

by J. Craig Anderson February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

The personal and academic records of 604 students enrolled from 1999 to 2007 were compromised, the university says.

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Skowhegan cancels meeting over mascot, disappointing tribe

by Doug Harlow February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

The superintendent says residents don’t want the school board to make a decision on the Indian image without input.

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Tests based on Common Core starting up

by The Associated Press February 17, 2015February 17, 2015

The tests, to be given in 29 states, are controversial even as Congress debates a new education law.

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Mini-grants fund big learning enrichment on Cape Cod

by AMY ANTHONY Cape Cod Times February 15, 2015February 14, 2015

Teachers at 43 schools garner grants totaling more than $40,000.

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Central Maine schools take precautions after gas leak

by Michael Shepherd February 15, 2015February 14, 2015

Nobody was injured from the natural gas leak at Hall-Dale Elementary School in Hallowell on a Saturday.

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Maine teacher Nancie Atwell one of 10 finalists for $1 million prize

by Eric Russell February 13, 2015March 13, 2015

Nancie Atwell, who founded the Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb in 1990, will go to Dubai next month for the award ceremony sponsored by the Varkey Foundation.

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Candidate for USM presidency touts administrative experience

by Noel K. Gallagher February 12, 2015February 13, 2015

Harvey Kesselman, provost and executive vice president at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, visits the University of Southern Maine in his bid for its presidency.