A group of University of New England students who are dedicated to the environment is urging school leaders to end any direct investments in coal companies. Earlier this month, the National Climate Assessment was released, and it paints a grim picture of climate change: rising sea levels, more droughts and floods as well as more […]
May 2014
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Visa, MasterCard renew push for chip cards
NEW YORK (AP) — Visa and MasterCard are renewing a push to speed the adoption of microchips into U.S. credit and debit cards in the wake of recent high-profile data breaches, including this week’s revelation that hackers stole consumer data from eBay’s computer systems. Card processing companies argue that a move away from the black […]
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UMaine trustees propose workforce cuts
BANGOR (AP) — University of Maine System trustees have released a draft strategic plan that would cut about $60 million through workforce reductions over the next five and streamline academic programs to reduce overlap. The plan approved Thursday is part of an effort to close a projected $69 million budget deficit by 2019. Trustees Chairman […]
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High School Roundup: Trojans rout Stags, 9-2
SACO — Thornton Academy knocked off one of the SMAA’s top softball teams on Friday, pounding out 15 hits to beat Cheverus 9-2. The Trojans (8-3) scored a pair of both the second and third innings, then turned the game into a rout with a four-run fifth. Erin Brayden led the way for the Thornton […]
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Jacqueline A. Boucher
BIDDEFORD — Jacqueline A. Boucher, 72, passed away peacefully on May 23 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Jackie was born on Sept. 30, 1941, one of eight children of Raoul and Yvonne Guay of Biddeford. She attended Biddeford schools and worked locally her whole life. She was employed at St. […]
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UMaine’s season comes to an end in America East tourney
LOWELL, Mass. — The University of Maine baseball team fell to Binghamton 6-3 in the 2014 America East Tournament on Friday afternoon in Lowell, Mass. Scott Heath led the Maine offense as he went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Maine took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Colin […]
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Saco mayor seeks support for new classroom locks
SACO — Mayor Don Pilon has rolled out a campaign, “Secure our Children’s Education” to ensure safety locks on classroom doors. Pilon, who is an ex-officio member of the school board, learned of a proposal by school officials to replace classroom door locks to make schools safer, should an intruder enter the school. Classroom doors […]
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Biddeford has not addressed airport safety concerns
The expansion of the Biddeford Municipal Airport being planned by the Biddeford City Council is just another scheme for special interests. Mayor Alan Casavant and some council members have no regard for the safety of the children attending the new $23 million school at the end of the runway or the people who are living […]
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Judge orders NCAA suit to go to trial next month
A federal judge on Friday denied motions by the NCAA that would delay trial on an antitrust suit by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon and others, ordering the trial to go forward next month in California. Judge Claudia Wilken ordered a June 9 trial in Oakland on the antitrust lawsuit. The plaintiffs are seeking […]
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Maine suspends payments to Medicaid consultant due to plagiarism allegations
AUGUSTA — Maine Gov. Paul LePage said on Friday that his administration has suspended payments to a consultant amid concerns that it plagiarized parts of a report on the state’s welfare and Medicaid programs. The Republican governor said he’s looking into the allegations made regarding the Alexander Group and could take further action, including termination […]