The news conference this afternoon follows a Harvard report that was critical of Maine student achievement.
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USDA names more stores that sold recalled beef
Brackett’s Market in Bath and Shop N’ Save stores in Gray and Dover-Foxcroft, as well as grocers in six other states, may have sold contaminated meat.
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Calif. couple hospitalized after bee attack
The man was stung 80 times, and the woman has more than 100 bee stings.
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Geithner warns Congress of risks to US economy
The U.S. Treasury secretary tells a House panel that regulators must pursue stricter oversight of the financial system to help stabilize the economy.
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Marriage vote: Gulf separates two sides in fundraising
The latest campaign totals show supporters of same-sex marriage with $1.1 million so far, compared to $42,311 by rivals.
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York County officials meet with FCC on jamming
Emergency signals have been interfered with during fire calls and accidents, leading to delays in some cases.
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US new-home sales fall to 5-month low
The steep decline suggests a weaker job market could make the housing recovery slow and uneven.
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Man frees 17-pound lobster from Conn. restaurant
As children chant “Let Larry Live,” the boat carrying the lucky crustacean heads for a secret location for release into Long Island Sound.
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UMaine football predicted sixth in conference poll
Maine had four players named today to the CAA Preseason All-Conference team on offense.
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‘What?’ Confused 911 caller outs NYPD spying in NJ
NJ building inspector came across a suspicious apartment and called 911 saying “..the apartment … has no furniture except two beds, has no clothing, has New York City Police Department radios.”