Local & State
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Sugarloaf cites ‘major mechanical failure’ in chairlift accident
The ski resort says a gearbox malfunction appears to have caused chairs on a lift to travel backward, injuring seven as some skiers jumped to the ground.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Report: Bangor teacher under investigation for child pornography found dead
A school official from John Bapst Memorial High School identifies the teacher as Jeremiah Gorman, 35, a social sciences instructor at the high school.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Stephen King: LePage ‘better at dishing it out’ than offering apologies
The Bangor author said he is still waiting for the Gov. Paul LePage to apologize for inaccurate remarks about King's residence and taxes.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Program offers Maine high school students a bridge to a career path
Affordable education and job experience are among the benefits of the Bridge Year Program.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Maine Stitching Specialties to expand at Skowhegan factory
With the help of a federal grant, the owners will buy their current site, the former Dirigo Stitching factory near downtown, and add equipment and employees.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Liam Fowler: ‘Money will definitely be a consideration’
When it comes to pursuing a college education, Liam Fowler doesn’t like to limit his options. The Casco Bay High School senior has applied to 12 colleges and universities, both public and private, covering a wide range of tuition prices and levels of exclusivity. “Money will definitely be a consideration,” Fowler said. “I didn’t apply […]
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
College costs belie conventional wisdom
Students at public universities often end up with more debt than those at private schools. And the differences go beyond money, consultants say.
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Aleena Blankenship: ‘No one is smarter … based on where they went to college’
As a high school graduate taking a year off from school to work for AmeriCorps in East Harlem, New York, Aleena Blankenship is getting a different sort of education. Like many other students, Blankenship decided to take a year off after high school to ruminate on her college choices while gaining a bit of “real […]
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Simone Laverdiere, violinist: ‘I knew I wanted a smaller-sized school’
Even though Yarmouth High School senior Simone Laverdiere’s parents saved up enough money to pay for her college education, she is still happy to be headed for a school that guarantees that all its students graduate with no student loan debt. Like many college-bound students, Laverdiere was considering several schools but had one clear favorite. […]
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PublishedMarch 22, 2015
Public land becomes epicenter in state fight
Critics of the governor's intent to increase timber harvesting and divert its revenues worry about a shift in how forests are managed.
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