Proponents say they expect the school will open prior to Oct. 1.
July 2012
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Felon wounded in Portland shootout gets 18-year sentence
Arien L’Italien, who had 17 past criminal cases, is ‘very violent,’ the judge says.
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Police hunt ‘person of interest’ in Portland homicide
The man appears on surveillance video from an area business recorded just before the shooting occurred.
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Elder Bushes to skip GOP convention
A spokesman for former President George H.W. Bush says it will be the first time since 1976 that he won’t attend the Republican Party gathering.
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Lobstermen fishing again, but prices still rock bottom
A Maine Lobstermen’s Association official says lobstermen are still getting only about $2 a pound for their catch.
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‘Nothing substantial’ found during river search for Ayla Reynolds
When asked what he meant by “substantial,” the Department of Public Safety spokesman skirted the question.
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Mass. General named nation’s top hospital
Maine Medical Center ranked No. 1 in Maine. U.S. News & World Report lists MMC among places “where other hospitals send the toughest cases.”
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White House steps into Obama kiss diss controversy
When the Obamas appear on the scoreboard ‘Kiss Cam’ Monday night, Mrs. Obama is seen shaking her head ‘no.’
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Despite protests, Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays
An 11-member special committee “came to the conclusion that this policy is absolutely the best policy for the Boy Scouts.”
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Regulators OK Portland charter school for fall 2013
In a separate vote, the Maine Charter Commission approves the plan for a charter school in Cornville for 2012.