OAKLAND — Regional School Unit 18, which includes Belgrade, China, Oakland, Rome and Sidney, recently announced Pre-K registration packets will be available at its elementary schools Monday, Feb. 3. Parents interested in sending their child to pre-k in the fall of 2014, should pickup registration packets at the local school office. Children must be 4 […]
January 2014
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Computer glitch delays unemployment benefits for 2,200 Mainers
The Maine Department of Labor says the glitch halted processing of unemployment checks, direct deposits and other notifications this week.
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Natural gas locomotives may prove cheaper, cleaner
Railroads and locomotive makers are looking primarily at ways to retrofit existing engines to burn a mix of diesel and natural gas because that will be the easiest way to adopt the new technology.
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Ralph Lauren unveils Olympic uniforms – made in USA
During the 2012 London games, Lauren’s uniforms were a point of controversy when it was revealed they were largely made overseas.
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Gardiner police seek man after Spring Street shooting
Convicted felon Paul Nicholas Coyne sought after man is shot in the leg, but police say the public is not in danger.
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Maine food bank receives $100,000 grant to fight winter hunger
A recent survey showed that 56 percent of clients who use Good Shepherd’s network of food pantries reported having to choose between paying for heat and paying for food.
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Bulger defends himself in documentary at Sundance
In the film, the former crime boss tells his defense attorney that he was never an FBI informant, but rather had federal agents on his payroll.
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DHHS rankings of Maine day care centers: search the database
Listings of Maine day care centers with revoked and conditional licenses.