New Plan Aims to Integrate Boston Schools Next Fall
Federal Judge Garrity plans a new district based integration for Boston with magnet schools and nine districts. The plan builds on master drafts and targets attracting voluntary enrollment while addressing Boston Latin School reforms and a potential four year high school model. A temporary plan last fall sparked unrest and the court weighs adding a sixth grade to Latin or shortening its program. Fremont Club Auxiliary hosts a dance April 26 at St Joseph Hall Green Street Biddeford with The Countrymen providing music from 8 30 p m to 1 a m.
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Budget Deficit Revised Upward to 22.7 Million
Augusta reports a new deficit figure of 22.7 million for the upcoming biennium, up from 15 million. lawmakers cite shortfalls in debt service and education funding with estimates: debt service about 44 million and education deficit around 18.3 million. debate continues over remedies including income tax or sin taxes while property tax hikes face opposition.
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UM Board Rejects Tuition Increase Across Maine Campuses
University of Maine trustees, 8-4, reaffirmed rejection of tuition hikes for all seven campuses amid a projected budget deficit. Current resident rates are $575 Orono and $450 Augusta Bangor and Portland Gorham campuses face $1,500 out-of-state. Freeman noted Longley budget cuts.
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Nine Charged in Shelton Sponge Rubber Plant Fire
A Connecticut Superior Court judge signed warrants charging nine people with arson and burglary in the March 1 fire that destroyed the sponge rubber plant in Shelton. Warrants were sealed pending arrest as FBI and federal indictments unfold in the case.
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Uniroyal May Lose Providence Plant
Uniroyal Inc. says plans to close its Providence plant remain tentative while Rhode Island officials describe them as firm. Union and state meetings discussed wage or tax adjustments, with a final decision expected early May. The company previously announced a tentative pullout affecting about 5,000 Rhode Island workers across four plants.
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