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Washington school district moving to 4-day week

Washington school district moving to 4-day week

Washington school district moving to 4-day week

Waterville School District in Eastern Washington will become the fifth school district in the state to move to a four-day week, ditching class on Fridays.

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Marijuana 101: A college course on cannabis

A college course on cannabis: a professor's new curriculum on the hype surrounding hemp.

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NOW: USM professor to teach marijuana class

NOW: USM professor to teach marijuana class

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Should "In God We Trust" be required to be displayed in schools?

Should "In God We Trust" be required to be displayed in schools?

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UMaine composites center receives $14.2M grant

The five-year grant will help UMaine engineers and scientists work with New England's other five state universities to extend the life of regional bridges, roads and railways.

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Tennessee public schools now required by law to display 'In God We Trust' motto

As students head back to class in Tennessee, a bill signed into law by Governor Haslam in April is making the motto 'In God We Trust' a staple in all Tennessee schools.

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2018 ranking of best and worst states for schools

Which states have the best schools? WalletHub's new research finds the answer.

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UNE researchers investigate great white shark bites on dead whale

Dead whale spotted off od Old Orchard Beach Maine. Researchers from the University of New England say they believe the shark is 12-14 feet long.

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Evidence of a great white shark off of Old Orchard Beach, according to researchers

Researchers at the University of New England are tracking a great white shark after a dead whale emerges with large bite marks. Experts believe the whale was dead prior to the bites. The discovery is part of a larger white shark underwater camera study at

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UNE marine science students welcome 'Shark Week'

You've heard the saying, 'you are what you eat,' but what about 'you are what you study?' Univ. of New England marine science students make video to celebrate 'Shark Week

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Teacher accused of sexual abuse of student takes stand

In the third day of the trial of Jill LaMontagne, the accused abuser took the stand to testify in her own defense.

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Maine rolls back proficiency-based diploma standard

A bill calling for the change became law Friday.

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Painting by drip art master elevates Colby collection

Its new public status at the Colby College Museum of Art makes a Jackson Pollock masterpiece available, for the first time, to be studied up close

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Clean-up efforts after storm damage on begin Mackworth Island

Tree removal crews and utility companies cleaning up after Tuesday storm

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UMaine engineering students helping to build better bridges

Engineering work from the University of Maine may lead to better state infrastructure.

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UMaine engineering conducts bridge experiment

UMaine engineering conducts bridge experiment

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