AUGUSTA — Ninety-three of the 536 Maine schools that received a Department of Education-issued report card this week improved at least one letter grade over last year, according to a statement released by the department on May 15. Data shared by the department showed that 155 schools dropped at least one letter grade, meaning more […]
May 2014
Posted inMaine, News
Rain washes out Saturday morning activities in Maine
But sunny skies return for the afternoon.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Utah lawmaker: Bring back firing squad executions
Rep. Paul Ray, a Republican from Clearfield, plans to introduce his proposal during the next legislative session in January.
Posted inNation & World, News
Arson suspect charged as most blazes die down in California
The wildfires about 30 miles north of San Diego cause more than $20 million in damage.
Posted inNation & World, News
NAACP selects Cornell William Brooks as new president, CEO
The selection comes on the 60th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
A wet morning, but a better afternoon and a nice Sunday
Depending on when you read my blog entry the rain might be long over. However, as of 7AM some of the heaviest rain of the past 24 hours is pushing through southern Maine. The rain will shut down rapidly between 11AM and 1 PM depending on how far north and east you live. The rain […]
Posted inForecaster Sports, The Forecaster
South Portland staggers Yarmouth for signature win
YARMOUTH—For seven minutes Friday evening, the South Portland boys’ lacrosse team appeared overwhelmed by the moment when it faced its biggest test to date, on the hallowed turf of the Yarmouth Clippers. Then, the Red Riots flipped a switch and put on a show. And showed why they might just be the very best team […]
Posted inLife & Culture
Concert Review: DaPonte String Quartet takes listeners to Vienna
The last time I heard the DaPonte String Quartet, it was playing George Crumb’s “Black Angels” on electronic instruments and wine glasses. Friday night’s concert at Lincoln Theater (to be repeated at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Midcoast Presbyterian Church in Topsham) proved once more that they are equally at home in the classical repertoire. […]
Posted inClose to Home
Thornton Academy Honor Roll
Third Quarter Class Of 2014 First Honors: Christian Allaire, Amanda Arnold, Lauren Boissonnault, Chelsea Broomhall, Erin Butland, Michaela Courtney, Phuong Dang, Elizabeth Demin, Abigail Dowling, Morgan Dube, Allison Eddy, Mindee Goodrum, Lena Hildebrand, Anh Ho, Linh Hoang, Amy Houser, Toghrul Hummatov, Nicholas Jandreau, Austin Joyce, Apryl King, Amanda Laflamme, Michelle Laverriere, Elizabeth Lester, Camden Loeser, […]
Posted inMaine, News
Local & State Dispatches
SAGADAHOC COUNTY Couple jailed on charges of trafficking in heroin A Lincoln County couple were charged with aggravated trafficking in heroin after drug enforcement agents stopped their car Thursday night and discovered $72,000 worth of heroin. The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency stopped a car being driven by Nicholas Buscanera, 21, of Westport, and Stephanie Little, […]