A national group says the boy had personal and religious reasons for not wanting to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The superintendent says he was copying South Portland students who have stressed that the pledge is optional.
March 2015
Posted inBusiness, News
Major credit agencies agree to changes sought by consumer advocates
The changes are intended to provide people with more transparency and simpler navigation when dealing with the bureaus that hold their credit reports.
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Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan mill wants $2.2M tax refund
Even after the property tax valuation for the Sappi Mill was cut by $100 million last year, corporate owners of the Skowhegan mill want another $137 million cut in valuation as well as millions in tax refunds.
Posted inMaine, News
Coast Guard officer relieved of command after grounding of 87-foot patrol boat
A probe of that incident and others is the reason for the ‘highly unusual’ reassignment of Christopher Bouchard, whose cutter was damaged off Jonesport last month.
Posted inNews, Politics
White House slams GOP letter to Iranian leaders
White House spokesman Josh Earnest says the letter from 47 Republican senators ‘throws sand in the gears’ of the nuclear talks.
Posted inNation & World, News
4 arrested in Paris terror investigation include a policewoman
The suspects are linked to the gunman who killed a policewoman on Jan. 8 and then four more people at a kosher market Jan. 9.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Teen charged in Houlton death held without bail
Two suspects, ages 18 and 16, appear in court, but records about the case are impounded.
Posted inCommunity
100 UMA scholarships offered for fall session
All applicants for admission will be automatically considered.
Posted inBusiness, News
Closed Bucksport mill owes workers severance, union says
The state is looking into the claim, but Verso Paper, which owns the property, says it has followed the law.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System to consider selling Bangor headquarters
The university system offices would relocate to campuses in Orono, Bangor and Augusta.