May 2014 – Page 556 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine, News

Coast Guard aids disabled fishing boat off Cape Elizabeth

by Dennis Hoey May 7, 2014

A cutter is dispatched to tow the disabled 55-foot boat, based in Massachusetts, to Portland.

News, Sports

NFL draft prospects ready to end long wait

by Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press May 7, 2014

This year’s draft finally gets underway Thursday night, Day 1 of the three-day, made-for-TV marathon.

Business, Nation & World, News

U.S. regulators issue emergency orders for railroad oil cars

by Joan Lowy The Associated Press May 7, 2014

Railroads whose trains are carrying about 35 tank cars of oil must provide information to the states they traverse and try to avoid using older cars.

Maine, News, Politics

In Maine, Chris Christie promises big support for LePage re-election

by Matt Byrne May 7, 2014

New Jersey’s governor visits to raise funds for his counterpart and says the race for Maine governor is among Republicans’ top priorities.

Maine, News, Politics

Chris Christie makes appearances in Maine for LePage: Photo

May 7, 2014

The New Jersey governor will help Maine Republicans raise money.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Harpswell charter school gets a month to fix compliance error

by Peter L. McGuire May 7, 2014August 5, 2015

HARPSWELL — Harpswell Coastal Academy has been served with a formal notice of non-compliance by the Maine Charter School Commission for failing to administer required, standardized tests to its students. In their letter, commissioners express concern that HCA has not conducted standardized testing, and suggest the the testing system chosen by the school is an inappropriate […]

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