BRUNSWICK — Bill Audette, a Brunswick resident and retired Brunswick High School honors math teacher for 36 years and the 1996-97 Educator of the Year, is joining Maine Prep, the state’s largest test-prep company. For Maine Prep, Audette will help students master their math skills in preparation for the new SAT, which begins in March, […]
2016
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FAME offers FAFSA help during 22 January sessions
BRUNSWICK — The Finance Authority of Maine recently announced that help is available to Maine students and families seeking financial aid for higher education. Throughout the state for two weeks in January, FAME plans to hold 22 In-Person FAFSA Help Sessions where experienced financial aid experts will be on hand to help families complete the […]
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News service in Maine selects new publisher
The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting has named veteran journalist and new media entrepreneur Jack Beaudoin as its new publisher, according to a news release. Beaudoin, a Brunswick resident, took over as the new publisher and senior reporter on Jan. 4. The two co-founders of the award-winning nonprofit, nonpartisan investigative news service will remain […]
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‘It gets me mad’ – Obama acts alone on gun control
WASHINGTON — Tears streaking his cheeks, President Barack Obama launched a final-year push Tuesday to tighten sales of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of tougher gun restrictions that Congress has refused to pass. The president struck a combative tone as he came out with plans for expanded background checks […]
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Lebanon man charged in brother’s death
ALFRED — A 21- year-old Lebanon man is scheduled to make a first appearance at York County Superior Court in February in connection with the August shotgun death of his younger brother. On Tuesday, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Marchese said there are no indications that James Tiernan intended to shoot his 19- year- old brother, […]
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Judge under scrutiny says he may resign – but on his terms
ALFRED — York County Judge of Probate Robert M.A. Nadeau, facing a civil lawsuit and judicial scrutiny, says he may resign his elected position – but only on his own terms. He said he’ll consider resigning if York County Commissioners agree to fund the probate judge’s position on a full- time basis. Nadeau made his […]
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Support pours in for family of missing Saco man
SACO — As the search continues in Portland for a Saco man missing since early New Year’s Day, his family and friends are trying to hold on to hope that he is still alive. James “Jim” Dyer, 23, who grew up in Old Orchard Beach and lives in Saco, was last seen leaving The Pearl […]
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Downtown parking, rezoning top Biddeford agenda for 2016
BIDDEFORD — The City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt a work plan that outlines goals the city aims to accomplish over the next year, such as finding ways to combat heroin abuse and address the need for more downtown parking. The plan lists 55 goals organized by priority from low to critical. The priority […]
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Lawsuits: Portland diocese hid sex abuse by priest
PORTLAND (AP) — Six men have sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, claiming church leaders concealed allegations that a priest sexually abused children for decades. The suits, filed in November by men from Maine, New Hampshire and New York, were made public this week and accuse the diocese of covering up abuse by the […]
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Lawmakers getting back to work in Augusta
AUGUSTA (AP) — Lawmakers are returning to work with some big issues looming. First up is a bill to fund an additional 10 drug agents, a request of Maine Gov. Paul LePage to deal with the state’s heroin epidemic. But the Republican governor is threatening to veto the proposal over additional elements including funding for […]