The study came after the LePage administration began a report card-style ranking system for schools.
January 2014
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Maine DHHS building proposal can be viewed online
The application includes architectural drawings and other paperwork related to the proposed South Portland building.
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Without Vonn, U.S. ski team struggles to find its groove
The five-time World Cup downhill champion has been the standout performer and an inspiration.
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Cargo ship with gifts, ants heads to space station
Engineers initially feared a solar storm might cause the rocket to veer off course but later deemed it an acceptable risk.
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Five Generations
Benton’s Garnder share a moment daughter, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, great-great granddaughter.
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Dresden man sentenced in Bath pharmacy robbery
Sentencing for June robbery at Walgreens tops Kennebec Journal police log for Jan. 9, 2013.
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LePage signs bill to label genetically modified food
Maine becomes the second state to pass a law requiring food producers to label GMO food, but other states must follow before it goes into effect.
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Maine won’t renew medical rides contract with largest broker
Months of problems getting Mainers to their medical appointments spell the end for CTS on June 30, but then it can bid on new deals.
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Boston Marathon suspect’s widow in court for driving case
Katherine Russell, the widow of Tamerlan Tsarnaev, had two charges dismissed, but was found responsible for speeding.
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Maine DHHS: Part of Medicaid study to become public Friday
Officials also plan to discuss findings on proposed expansion of the program when part of the study goes public, as the attorney general has demanded.