AUGUSTA — How much weight student achievement should have in evaluating teachers and principals continues to be a major sticking point as the Department of Education prepares a new teacher evaluation program for legislative action. The department, in rules proposed for public schools that will greet the Legislature in January, wants 25 percent of a […]
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Washington County guard resigns before termination hearing
MACHIAS (AP) — A Washington County jail guard who said he was assaulted behind the facility in October has resigned before a scheduled termination hearing in front of the county commissioners. Troy Lyons of Lubec resigned Thursday. He had worked at the Machias jail for 12 years. Sheriff Donnie Smith suspended Lyons after an internal […]
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Mass. supermarket chain expands into Maine
BIDDEFORD (AP) — A Massachusetts supermarket chain has announced its first expansion into Maine. Biddeford city officials said Tewksbury, Mass.-based Market Basket is scheduled to open a store next fall. Economic Development Director Daniel Stevenson told The Journal Tribune the family-owned company plans to invest $11 million to redevelop the former Lowe’s store at The […]
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Lawyer for Sally Struthers denies Maine OUI charge
YORK (AP) — A lawyer for Sally Struthers has entered a not guilty plea on her behalf for a drunken driving charge she received in September while performing in Maine. The 65-year-old Struthers did not appear in York District Court on Thursday. The Portland Press Herald reported that attorney John Webb waived a reading of […]
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Michaud closes Waterville office
WATERVILLE (AP) — Due to congressional redistricting, U.S. Rep. Mike Michaud’s office in Waterville has been closed. A redistricting plan passed last year by the Maine Legislature moved Winslow and Waterville into the 1st Congressional District. The towns of Mount Vernon, Gardiner, West Gardiner, Unity, Sidney, Belgrade, Rome, Vienna, Albion, Monmouth, and Randolph were moved […]
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Maine flags to honor organic farming leader
AUGUSTA (AP) — State of Maine flags may be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset in Mount Vernon to honor Russell Libby, a leader of the organic farming movement in the state. The 56-year-old Libby died last Sunday after a battle with cancer. Libby was executive director of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners […]
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UMF helping students dodge the debt trap
It’s hard for an 18-year-old to imagine what some big numbers might mean for their future. Like $35,000 at 7 percent interest for 10 years. The answer to that is $4,877 a year, or about $406 a month, or about $94 per week. The meaning of those numbers likely becomes disturbingly clear about a month […]
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Norway, Paris have lowest gas price statewide
Norway and Paris have some of the lowest gas prices in the state, according to website mainegasprices.com. On Tuesday morning, the price per gallon of regular was $3.31 at several gas stations in Norway and Paris. According to the website, the average price of a gallon of gasoline in Maine is $3.51. The average price […]
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Saddleback opens Saturday
RANGELEY — Saddleback Ski Resort announced it will open for the season Saturday, Dec. 15. The ski area is expected to have six trails and two chairlifts open to service terrain for intermediate and novice skiers and snowboarders. The Free Rider Terrain Park will also be open. All services will be available, including ski school, […]
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Snowe delivers farewell address in Senate
With her staff on the Senate floor and her husband watching from the gallery, the Maine Republican on Thursday delivered her farewell speech. She said she’s not leaving the Senate because she’s ceased believing in its potential. Instead, she said she wants to work from outside to encourage bipartisanship and consensus, adhering to the founding […]