Trustees move toward charging the much-lower rate for those who live out of state and qualify for GI Bill benefits.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Arctic blast sends mercury plummeting
The National Weather Service says exposure to the predicted wind chill temperatures ‘could lead to death.’
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Posted inLife & Culture
Apps for cats provide real fun from virtual critters
There’s a mouse-chasing game and even an opportunity for felines to ‘paint,’ with their owners all too willing to share the results on social media.
Posted inSports
No place like home for host playoff teams
The Seahawks, Broncos, Patriots and Packers have a 30-2 combined record at their home stadiums.
Posted inLocal & State
Somerset County commissioners back Skowhegan, Madison bids for tax relief
Steep devaluations of paper mills have prompted the towns to seek adjustments in tax valuation from Legislature.
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Subsidized lightbulbs bought in Maine were destined for Chicago, police say
A spokesman for Efficiency Maine says stores that exceed the 12-bulb limit won’t be reimbursed.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins go to overtime again – and win this time
Patrice Bergeron’s second goal of the game gives Boston a 3-2 win at Pittsburgh and ends a streak of three overtime losses.
Posted inSchools and Education
Waterville’s Thomas College bids farewell to the SAT
Applicants no longer have to submit standardized test scores as the school tries to become more accessible to first generation students.
Posted inLocal & State
Waterville helps the cold and homeless
Bitterly cold temperatures make a rough existence even more difficult, but community resources are being used to help bring people in from dangerously cold weather.
Posted inNation & World, News
Paris killings likely to fuel anti-Islam movements in Europe
Sentiment has been rising against immigrants and Muslims as the region struggles with a stagnant economy and high unemployment.