Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the U.S. Department of Education, which Trump wants to abolish, is investigating whether dozens of Maine school districts are violating or misusing federal privacy laws and infringing on parents’ rights.
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Wicked Good Band’s Steve Bither dies at 76
A piano player and songwriter, he helped form the band 45 years ago and was a crucial part of its humor and sound.
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A new Portland tenants union wants to help monitor for rent control violations
The Portland Tenants Union wants to see the city better enforce its rent control ordinance, even as city staffing and proactive enforcement have increased.
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Portland man killed in crash remembered as loving, spirited friend
George Vandenburgh died in a wrong-way crash last week while on his way to a routine appointment. His dog, Gracie, survived.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Which Hearts of Pine player has the strangest pregame ritual?
We asked Portland’s pro soccer players to describe their teammates’ — and their own — quirks.
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Meet the Hearts of Pine players
Portland’s new professional men’s soccer team features players from nine countries and six continents.
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Can the Hearts of Pine win on the field, too?
The real test begins Saturday in a USL League One opener at Naples FC, but the preseason and a 4-0 Open Cup win are promising.
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It took 6 years to get from dream to reality. Now the Hearts are ready to kick off.
A longtime passion project to create Portland’s first men’s pro soccer team comes to fruition Saturday at the Hearts of Pine’s opening USL League One match in Florida.
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Maine approves 9.6% rate reduction for workers’ comp premiums
The news is expected to save businesses money at a time of growing economic uncertainty.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine to lose more than $90M in cut to federal health grants
The US DHHS slashed more than $11 billion nationwide, leaving public health officials in Maine and around the nation scrambling to assess the implications.