9 a.m. Maine’s Workforce and Economic Future Committee; public hearings; room 211; Cross Building L.D. 577, “An Act To Clarify the Role of Career and Technical Education Region Adult Education Programs”: includes adult education programs administered by a career and technical education region in the definition of “adult education” and requires that those programs offer […]
April 2013
Capital Read selects World Trade Center novel for discussion, events
Amy Waldman’s “The Submission” is a book with a lot of issues that lend themselves to discussions and other events, which is also important for Capital Read selections, according to Shelby Monroe, adult services librarian at Lithgow.
Hallowell may honor its granite roots with waterfront crane
The Hallowell City Council has approved the installation in Waterfront Park of a historical granite crane that the city received as a gift 10 years ago.
Augusta District Court, March 28 – April 3, 2013
The following is a list of cases closed March 28 and April 3, 2013, in Augusta District Court.
Central Maine moms lead charge to limit BPA in baby-food containers
Several central Maine mothers have led the charge to try to get the state to limit the use of BPA in baby and toddler food packaging.
Sox roll, Middlebrooks hits 3 homers
Boston hits six homers in the 13-0 rout of Toronto.
Broken chairlift strands 132 in Vermont
WARREN, Vt. – A broken chairlift at a Vermont ski resort stranded more than 100 skiers who had to be evacuated from the lift. A Sugarbush Resort spokesman said 132 people were stranded when the Heaven’s Gate lift came to a halt Saturday afternoon due to a broken flange. Patrick Brown said the Sugarbush ski […]
Broadcasters worry about ‘Zero TV’ homes
Winning back the Zero TV crowd will be one of the many issues broadcasters discuss at their national meeting this week in Las Vegas.
AP source: FBI eyes possible extortion at Rutgers
A December letter from Eric Murdock’s lawyer to a lawyer representing Rutgers requested $950,000 to settle employment issues and said that if the university did not agree by Jan. 4, Murdock was prepared to file a lawsuit.
Schumer sees deal this week on immigration
Negotiators are cautioning of struggles ahead for an issue that’s defied resolution for years.