The education secretary defends her positions on school choice and protections for students.
September 2017
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Vietnam restarts water buffalo fighting festival
The tournament was halted three months ago after a buffalo killed its owner.
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U.S. response in Puerto Rico fails to add up
However, one fact is clear: Residents are desperate for water, food and other basic necessities of life.
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New rock falls at Yosemite after fatality
The massive granite slab that fell Wednesday was seen as a rare event – but only because it turned deadly.
Posted inNation & World, Sports
Boston teams urging fans to take stand against racism, hate speech
A minute-long video will be played during events at Fenway, Gillette and the TD Garden.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
High school roundup: Messalonskee girls soccer shuts out Skowhegan
Maranacook girls soccer eases past winless Gardiner.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Augusta council backs plan to move farmers’ market to former church for winter
The City Council sent the request to the Planning Board on Tuesday for that board’s recommendation.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Edward Little boys edge Camden Hills
Red Eddies take key KVAC A showdown.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Democratic candidates for governor talk in Augusta
The Kennebec County Democratic Committee hosted the event as a kickoff to the party’s campaign to return to the Blaine House following the two terms of Gov. Paul LePage.
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Scientists find shock wave from collision of black holes
The event marks the fourth time that astronomers have detected the gravitational waves predicted by Einstein.