But the president of the Maine teachers union says ‘there is no place for guns in schools.’
2012
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Windswept rain for Friday
A powerful and deadly storm that has created blizzard conditions across the Midwest is headed for Maine. Maine will be on the warm side of this storm meaning that from the coast to the mountains the precipitation will eventually turn to rain. The good news for skiers is that there will be a few inches […]
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Maine college presidents support stricter gun laws
Signing the letter from Maine were the presidents of the University of New England, College of the Atlantic and Bates, Bowdoin, Colby and St. Joseph’s colleges.
Posted inNation & World, News
First responders to Newtown school bear scars
As more victims are buried, police and firefighters struggle with what they saw at Sandy Hook.
Posted inBusiness, News
CMP begins major upgrade of Maine electric grid
The substation in Lewiston is the first of four in the $1.4 billion project.
Posted inBusiness, News
220-year-old New York Stock Exchange sold to upstart rival
In a deal that highlights the dwindling stature of what was once a centerpiece of capitalism, the NYSE is being sold to a little-known rival for $8 billion.
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3 finalists named for Fitzpatrick Trophy
The three finalists were selected from 10 candidates by a vote of football coaches from all three classes of state competition and members of the media.
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Federal grant to enlarge Portland High health clinic
The center, which provides a variety of services and is used by hundreds of students, will triple in size.
Posted inNews, Politics
In Maine, outsiders outspent candidates for first-time ever
The reports add to calls for reforms that would blunt influence by those from away.
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Police: Threat to Maine schools ‘baseless’
They only found evidence of baseless rumors, they say, but some districts are still enhancing their officer presence Friday.