Robert Kraft plays down reports of a discord but admits being perplexed by the Malcolm Butler benching.
March 2018
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Topsham parents can’t record autistic son’s school day, federal court rules
The parents said their son should be allowed to carry an audio recording device in class because he’s unable to tell them about his school day.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Critics say bill to shift special education services for children lacks details, clear funding
Even supporters say specifics – particularly on how school districts would be reimbursed – are needed before the state can transfer responsibility for the $30 million program.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Augusta man indicted in death of pedestrian at crosswalk
Andrew Bilodeau pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge in the death of Emile Morin, 81, of Augusta, in November.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street’s average bonus payout reaches $184,220
The bigger bonuses reflect a revival on Wall Street as the Trump administration begins rolling back financial industry regulations.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Canaan couple charged with burglary, assault after allegedly taking child
Police say Emily Hartley and Justin Baker kicked in a door and took another couple’s 4-year-old boy over suspicions something bad had happened to the child.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sides poised for battle over $111 million state tax cut
Republicans say aligning state income taxes with the new federal code will improve the business climate, but Democrats are way of a ‘cut first, ask questions later’ approach that could sharply reduce revenues for state services.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Connecticut woman sentenced in Maine robberies
The 31-year-old woman was the getaway driver for her husband in bank and store robberies in Bangor.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
LePage asks for nearly $1 million to keep attorneys in DHHS
Lawmakers cut lawyers in the department in the two-year budget passed last summer.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Technology, bank stocks rebound as Dow surges
The market makes up some of its huge losses from last week.