BRUNSWICK — The School Board’s desire for another option to ease elementary school overcrowding prompted a sharp rebuke Wednesday from the superintendent of schools. “Frankly, the indecision of the board is creating a very difficult, almost hostile work environment for us,” Superintendent Paul Perzanoski said. “Please, make up your mind, and do it soon, because my […]
May 2014
Posted inMaine, News
I-95 crash leads to meth charges against Danforth man
A search of the suspect’s trunk turns up items commonly used in the ‘shake and bake’ or ‘one pot’ method of manufacturing methamphetamine.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Casey Kasem found in Washington state
His condition was not immediately known, although his children rejoiced after days of uncertainty.
Posted inNation & World, News
15 indicted in South Korean ferry disaster, 4 on homicide charges
The indicted crew members were among the first group of people rescued when the ferry began listing.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine officials to release A-F school report cards today
The Department of Education says that 110 schools improved by at least one letter grade since last year.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham Town Meeting OKs $8.5M budget, grant applications for 2 businesses
TOPSHAM — In a Town Meeting Wednesday that took less than 90 minutes, voters approved components of an $8.5 million budget for next year, along with a handful of other items. Eighty-six voters attended, representing 1.3 percent of those registered. The fiscal year 2015 municipal spending plan is due to rise 0.86 percent. With assessments […]
Posted inNation & World, News
50,000 gallons of oil spills on Los Angeles street
Oil spilled over approximately half a mile and is knee high in some areas.
Posted inMaine, News
Rumford man killed in fiery crash had medical condition
The car was in flames when emergency crews arrived and the unconscious man was trapped inside.
Posted inUncategorized
Welcome to MaineToday Magazine
The GO entertainment section is now MaineToday Magazine. You’ll still find popular features like Bar Guide, Indie Film, Eat & Run, music and theater inside those pages, but there will also be more outdoors, travel, mini adventures, food and the best things to do every weekend. All of that content will live on mainetoday.com.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Current, Lakes Region Weekly
New U.S. rail safety rules will not apply to all trains carrying explosive crude oil
AUGUSTA Just as the state has revealed that crude oil shipments by rail have resumed along the state’s rail lines, Maine state emergency officials say new federal rules about shipping hazardous materials such as crude by rail don’t go far enough. For example, the new rule does not apply to trains carrying less than a […]