In Maine schools and elsewhere, the classes are disappearing because of years of budget cuts.
Susan McMillan
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Manchester man, 56, perishes in fire
A fan in his bedroom caught fire and ignited some curtains, the State Fire Marshal’s Office says.
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Maine community colleges get $13 million IT grant
The seven colleges money will use the money to hire instructors and expand their information technology offerings.
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Two teens suspected of starting fire in Pittston
The boys, ages 15 and 17, were treated at MaineGeneral Medical Center for burns and smoke inhalation.
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Augusta council considers innovative kayak park
The paddle park would feature kayak condos – rental storage for kayaks and gear – developed by Gardiner resident Buddy Doyle.
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Race’s winners include wounded veterans
Inspired by a quadruple amputee, Miles for Mills seeks to build an adaptive rec center in rural Maine.
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Hallowell business owners say street project would ruin them
Major construction on Water Street will cause economic disaster in downtown Hallowell, several business owners said at a public forum on Wednesday.
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In other states, letter grades drastically affected communities
Home values rose in top districts, poor schools lost support and the ratings got people’s attention.
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Schools get letter grades, call system flawed
Gov. LePage says students will benefit as 75% of Maine’s schools get a C or worse.
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Maine girl, 14, charged with making bomb threat at school
The Wales girl allegedly wrote the word “bomb” Monday afternoon on a middle school bathroom mirror, triggering an evacuation and a search with an explosive-sniffing dog.