Proposed scrap metal law to foil thieves

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November 9, 2011

Proposed scrap metal law to foil thieves

Police are often stymied in their investigations because scrap metal processors don’t maintain detailed records of their purchases and do process materials quickly, sometimes within hours.
Published
November 2, 2011

National report card puts Maine on par with nation

But low reading levels have education officials calling for improvements in the literacy rate.
Published
October 25, 2011

Forum offered to Occupy protesters

The University of Maine at Augusta is hoping ‘to facilitate a civil discussion’ Thursday afternoon.
Published
October 20, 2011

Maine seeks early education grant

AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.
Published
October 16, 2011

Wall Street message brought to Augusta

AUGUSTA — Mainers brought the Occupy Wall Street movement to the steps of the State House on Saturday, as dozens of people rallied there and in Capitol Park. The first day of Occupy Augusta attracted about 100 people, many of whom carried signs calling for a variety of reforms: a living wage for all Americans, […]
Published
October 4, 2011

Fewer Maine schools meeting targets

This year, just 30.2 percent of schools are making ‘adequate yearly progress,’ down from 44 percent.
Published
September 29, 2011

Medical pot dispensary to open in Hallowell

AUGUSTA — Central Maine’s medical marijuana dispensary will be in downtown Hallowell, and its operators hope to open it by the end of October.
Published
September 9, 2011

Two Mainers get firsthand perspective

Women with ties to Winthrop – a filmmaker and a theater director – are shaken as they witness the tragic events in Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001.
Published
August 9, 2011

Maine school lunch prices going up this fall

A federal law requires a hike of at least a nickel each year until the price reaches $2.46 per meal.
Published
August 8, 2011

School lunch prices rising

AUGUSTA — A new federal law requires virtually every school to raise lunch prices this fall, and additional mandates are likely to force prices still higher next year.

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