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Portland program clears path to college for immigrantsCity schools provide guidance for those unfamiliar with the complex system of SATs, student aid and more.
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State Dispatches
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Yarmouth worries over power plantOfficials say the Wyman Station owner has been unresponsive; taxpayers can expect a hike in rates.
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Taylor Swift wins big at Billboard Music AwardsThe singer takes home eight awards, including top artist. Justin Bieber wins three.
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Farm bills a mixed bag for MainersThe bills would cut food stamps for many Mainers, but would give a boost to the state's local farmers.
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Events
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Former Teacher of the Year on list of Portland layoffsPortland's School Board will hold a first reading on the proposed staff cuts at its Tuesday night meeting.
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Case puts N.Y. police tactics on trialThe judge who presides over the trial says she treats the government as only one more litigant.
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Bull Moose bucks trend in age of Internet commerceThe Maine-based chain, which started in Brunswick in 1989, now has 11 stores and is growing in Waterville.
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RSU 23 residents will have opportunity to change proposed budgetThe total set at Tuesday's meeting will be voted on June 11 at the districtwide validation referendum.