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Dept. of Education: Pause not an option for Freeport-Pownal-Durham RSU

FREEPORT — Although some residents of Regional School Unit 5 want to pause the Freeport-Pownal-Durham school consolidation process for a year, state Education Commissioner Susan Gendron said Monday night that the only legal action the School Board can take is to move forward with an operating...

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 9:10 am
RSU 5 delays budget vote, wants to put brakes on reorganization; state won't allow it

FREEPORT — Some members of the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Trustees want to press the state for a timeout in the consolidation of Freeport, Pownal and Durham schools. But Superintendent Shannon Welsh and other board members disagree. They say the legal implications would be de...

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Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 1:20 pm

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n-fptrsu Freeport, Durham superintendents compete for RSU 5 job

FREEPORT — In less than a month, the Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors is expected to name a superintendent for the Freeport-Pownal-Durham school district.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm
n-fptRSU RSU 5 board's plate includes superintendent decision

FREEPORT – The new 11-member Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors hit the ground running with a three-hour organizational meeting last week.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:00 am
Charles B. Weir, 79: U.S. Air Force pilot, enjoyed woodworking

PORTLAND — Charles B. "Chick" Weir, 79, of Pownal, died Jan. 26.

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Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 9:56 am
n-fptrsuelection-011509 Election in RSU 5 draws small turnout

FREEPORT — A fraction of voters in Freeport, Pownal and Durham elected 11 members Tuesday to the new Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors.

Amy Anderson • News •
Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 9:54 am

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