08/22/2008
from the Kennebec Journal
QUESTIONS REMAIN
No complaints from those who switched to Somerset County center
Vote on 1 may hurt some in election
Steeple at center of debate in Whitefield
VETERANS REQUIRE ASSISTANCE: Homelessness takes center stage
J.P. DEVINE: Overcome sadness with hope
BASKETBALL: NBA Hall of Famer Barry doles out advice at Thomas College
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY: Maranacook sophomore Mace dominates Class B field
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A year later, families await answers on fatalities
Owner of topless coffee shop on the comeback trail
Officials report cheaper, better service after switch
Two people in critical condition
Young Marines stick to program
Issue of homeless veterans at center stage
GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: Winslow falls to York in Class B
Bard hits her marathon stride
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Jim Rier, school finance director for the department, told members of the Legislature's Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee that the department has approved six reorganization plans and 39 alternative plans.
The goal is to reduce the number of school districts in Maine from 290 to about 80.
"We are very encouraged by the progress in the last several months," Rier said.
Plans already approved account for 102,833 students, or 52 percent of the pupils in the state.
Locally, voters in Litchfield, Sabattus, Wales, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Monmouth, Richmond and Dresden have approved consolidation plans. Voters in Pittsfield and Madison narrowly rejected a reorganization plan in June.
The department is reviewing new applications for consolidation from Farmington, Kingfield and surrounding towns, as well as a plan from Jefferson, Alna and Wiscasset.
Next month or in October, Anson, Jackman, Bingham and Madison are expected to submit a plan to the state, Rier said.
Susan Cover -- 621-5642
scover@centralmaine.com




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