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Maine still ranks high in student loan debt

by Noel K. Gallagher November 12, 2014November 13, 2014

Graduating seniors from Maine’s public and private nonprofit colleges in 2013 had an average of $29,934 in debt, exceeding the national average of $28,400.

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Maine education commissioner out on indefinite medical leave

by Staff Reports November 11, 2014November 11, 2014

James E. Rier Jr. has headed the state’s Department of Education since February.

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Maine’s second online charter school awaits approval

by Eric Russell November 11, 2014November 10, 2014

A state panel votes Thursday on a recommendation to approve Maine Virtual Academy’s application.

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Boston-area faculty join students in backing fossil fuel divestment

by The Associated Press November 10, 2014November 10, 2014

Professors are joining the movement to get schools to divest from companies that produce climate-heating coal, oil and gas.

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Visitors from Russia make fast friends at Westbrook High

by Leslie Bridgers November 10, 2014November 10, 2014

Whether trick-or-treating, bowling, playing Xbox, or cheering for the football team, it’s ‘like they’ve known each other for years.’

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Alfond Foundation gives $2 million to Mitchell scholar program

by Noel K. Gallagher November 8, 2014November 7, 2014

A $2 million gift from the Harold Alfond Foundation has capped a $10 million fundraising drive benefiting a college scholarship program founded by former U.S. Sen. George Mitchell. The gift will help The Mitchell Institute, which provides a scholarship to one graduating senior from every public high school in Maine every year, to increase the […]