The Trump administration tells FIFA there will be no discrimination around entry to the U.S. for World Cup in 2026.
May 2018
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
By wide margins, Scarborough voters oust 3 school board members
The Board of Education members, including Chairwoman Donna Beeley, are recalled after months of controversy involving the superintendent and the high school principal.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Fact check: Trump vs. truth on Iran nuclear deal
Here’s a look at some claims made by the president about the agreement.
Posted inMaine
Augusta officials to consider declaring 4 buildings ‘dangerous’
The derelict properties include a prominent, falling-down Civic Center Drive home that officials fear could lead to injuries.
Posted inSports
Memo: France family ‘remains dedicated to racing’
Reuters reports that the France family has engaged investment bank Goldman Sachs to explore a sale.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Sports, Lakes Region Weekly
Baseball: Bonny Eagle schools Massabesic
STANDISH—The Scots saddled up the visiting Mustangs in the early going on Saturday morning, May 5, then rode them to exhaustion. Bonny Eaglers Will White, Arlo Pike, Christian Napolitano and Bobby Faucher all scored in the bottom of the first to kick off a big offensive outing, a comfortable, 9-2 rout. “They’ve been playing very […]
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Winthrop School Board proposes $25,000 payout to embattled superintendent
The one-time payment came to light during a Town Council meeting Monday night, in which school officials discussed hiring an interim superintendent to replace Gary Rosenthal.
Posted inNation & World
Syrian media report Israeli attack near Damascus
A British-based group says the missiles targeted depots and rocket launchers that likely belonged to Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards in Kisweh, killing 9 people.
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Two Greater Portland students chosen for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Gregory Pershing of Greely High School and Grace Roberts of Cape Elizabeth High School are among 161 students selected out of 5,200 qualified candidates.
Posted inSports
Tuesday’s NBA notebook: Cavaliers get to rest up before East finals
Cleveland swept Toronto and awaits the Boston-Philadelphia winner.