PORTLAND (AP) — Backers of a virtual charter school rejected by Maine officials are hoping for a second chance. The Maine Charter School Commission will decide Tuesday whether to consider an appeal from Maine Virtual Academy, which was rejected March 3. The commission voted 4-3 in favor of the school, but five votes are needed […]
May 2014
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Sports Briefs
Winston reinstated to FSU baseball team TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Jameis Winston was reinstated to Florida State’s baseball team after being suspended following a shoplifting incident, the school confirmed Sunday. The Heisman Trophy winner was issued a civil citation and entered a program that required 20 hours of community service. The 20-year-old two-sport star is […]
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‘Stand your ground’ law tested in recent shootings
HELENA, Mont. — A Montana man is accused of setting a trap and blindly blasting a shotgun into his garage, killing a 17-year-old German exchange student. A Minnesota man is convicted of lying in wait in his basement for two teenagers and killing them during a break-in. The two recent cases take the “stand your […]
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Sports legends to speak at AARP event
BOSTON (AP) — New England sports legends Bill Russell and Luis Tiant will be among the featured speakers at the AARP’s bi-annual expo in Boston. The “Life@50+ National Event & Expo will run from May 8 through May 10 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. The sports legends will speak on a panel scheduled […]
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Thumbnails: thumb”¢nail (thum’nail’) …2. anything quite small or brief, as a small drawing or short essay Thumbs up to the new online system, “Get Connected,” recently launched by the United Way of York County, which allows people to find volunteer opportunities in their community. This new service is a […]
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Westfield State U. agog over new Google technology
WESTFIELD, Mass. — It was a futuristic sight, as about a dozen students, faculty and community members gathered around a cluster of screens on the second floor of the Ely Library at Westfield State University late last month to behold a wonder of modern technology. The wonder that lay before them, projected onto seven screens […]
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Spurs, Nets win game 7’s
TORONTO (AP) — Paul Pierce blocked Kyle Lowry’s shot from the lane on the final play of the game, and the Brooklyn Nets held off the Toronto Raptors 104-103 in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the second round of the playoffs. The Nets will begin the conference semifinals at Miami on Tuesday night […]
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Kentucky Derby champ California Chrome faces lighter load
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Before his workload and the scrutiny become heavier next week, California Chrome will enjoy a few light days. The Kentucky Derby champion looked fresh following his 1 3/4-length victory at Churchill Downs on Saturday and seemed to be handling the ensuing fame quite well. After a Sunday morning walk and bath, the […]
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Local duo sign for Raging Tide
OLD ORCHARD BEACH — With just a month until Opening Day at The Ballpark in Old Orchard Beach, the Raging Tide has announced the addition of four more players to their roster. The most notable addition is Scarborough native Ben Greenberg. The high school senior, who will be graduating in a matter of weeks, has […]
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$13M funds information technology courses
AUGUSTA (AP) — A $13 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor is helping Maine’s seven community colleges expand offerings in information technology. Officials at the community colleges say they will use the funds to launch IT classes and programs in the fall of 2014. A new summer scholarship program is also being offered […]