Among the applicants is a virtual school that was rejected twice.
June 2014
World Cup: Algeria advances to knockout round after tie with Russia
Russia needed a win to advance and now Africa has two teams in the second round for the first time.
Oakland blames USDA for geese deaths
Town officials have reacted to public outrage over the killing of 18 Canada geese and goslings, saying they were told the birds would be relocated.
Skowhegan hosts strongman contest for a cause
Eight teams from the area will participate in the Big Man Battle for Brotherhood to help raise funds for the Reynolds family.
LePage says welfare doesn’t include Social Security, Medicare
His statement Wednesday was misinterpreted and he did not intend to put such federal payments in that category, the governor says.
Waterville 8-year-olds’ food pantry effort pays off
Two George J. Mitchell School students will have a financial head start after being awarded $2,500 scholarships.
Celtics take Oklahoma State’s Marcus Smart with No. 6 pick
The 6-foot-3, 227-pound guard averaged 18 points as a sophomore last season. Also, Boston takes James Young of Kentucky with the 17th pick.
UMaine chancellor urges businesses to support higher education
Chancellor James Page says the system will request more state funding to weather budget gaps.
Public advocate: Summit could fund Hallowell water rate hike
It’s ‘a unique situation’ for the state’s energy regulator.
Maine voters to be asked about bear hunting
The November ballot will include a measure that would ban the use of bait, dogs or traps in bear hunting.