The goals guiding states, schools and universities competing for federal money are a way education secretaries can move policy in a direction they desire.
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Posted inNation & World, New England
Massachusetts lawmakers move to ban bump stocks
A day after the House voted 151-3 in favor of a ban on the trigger device, the Senate votes 33-0.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Procter & Gamble keeps investing in Auburn’s largest private employer
The Tambrands factory is wrapping up two projects that bring P&G’s investment in the plant to more than $10 million in 2½ years.
Posted inBusiness, News
Wisconsin suing Kestrel Aircraft over loan debt, stalled financing
The company also had a small Maine operation, but it was evicted last week from its facility at the former Brunswick air base for not paying rent.
Posted inNation & World
For many around the world, opioids difficult to come by
Painkillers are rare or unavailable in dozens of poor countries, a new report says.
Posted inFall sports, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school roundup: Bourque scores two goals in Gardiner boys soccer win
Tigers top Morse 2-0
Posted inMaine, News
Fliers warning of nuclear war and extraterrestrials found on cars in South Portland
Police say the fliers don’t appear to fit the legal definition of hate crime, but could be described as ‘bat crazy.’
Posted inMaine, News
Million-gallon storage tank near river in Augusta would be attractive, officials say
The proposed Greater Augusta Utility District tank would be intended to help prevent overflows of sewage into the Kennebec River.
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
Game of the Week: Cony, Messalonskee football teams meet in B North clash
Rams, Eagles hoping to boost their playoff pictures with rivalry victory.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Nearly 40 homes planned for former Westbrook golf club
Twin Falls Landing would be built across the road from the controversial Blue Spruce Farm subdivision, which is under construction.