Saturday, May 25, 2013
Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.
A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine's request for a waiver from federal education regulations, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is warning.
Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.
J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.
Just four people have signed up so far to help with the Winslow Family 4th of July Celebration, which brings thousands to the area and relies on volunteers for much of the work.
Timothy Joseph Gaudette, 19, of Waterville, recorded himself having sex with a 17-year-old girl and took similar photos with a 13-year-old girl in his apartment in late March, made an initial appearance Friday in Augusta District Court of charges of gross sexual assault.
The event, known as OneRun, began at Kenmore Square and concluded at the official finish line.
Beginning in early June, a Skowhegan taxi company will start serving fresh hot slices of pizza from a walk-up window at the company office on
Island Avenue, Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win
BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.
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Memorial Day 2013 weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area
Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.
Panhandling a growing concern in Portland Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.
Scout community torn by rule change
Conservatives are looking at alternative groups. Gay-rights backers want the ban on gay leaders lifted.
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