She has concerns about Betsy DeVos’ unfamiliarity with a school-related disabilities laws, the latest of several stances the senator has taken opposing the president’s statements and actions.
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Waterville junior High student hurt after car accident at crosswalk
A 16-year-old boy didn’t see the 12-year-old girl crossing West River Road Monday morning, police said.
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Tom Dubois, of Salem, served as Pastor of the Day Jan. 17
Duboise delivered the opening prayer in the Maine State Senate.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats force delays on votes for 3 Trump Cabinet picks
But the Senate education committee votes 12-11 to send Trump’s choice to head the Education Department, Betsy DeVos, to the full Senate for a confirmation vote.
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Where’s Melania? A quiet start for a reluctant first lady
She’s made no public appearances since a prayer service the morning after the inauguration, given no media interviews as first lady and has not indicated in any detail what she plans for her new role.
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Trump state visit plans put queen in ‘difficult position’
A former top official on Tuesday said it would have be wise to ‘see what sort of president he would turn out to be’ before extending an invitation.
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Winter out West has been brutal for wild animals
One snowstorm after another, combined with sustained subfreezing temperatures, have led to desperate animals and high mortality rates..
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You know the weather is bad when you find a moose in your basement
A colder and unusually intense winter is making life difficult for lots of wild animals in the West.
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The Maine Forecast: Light snow blankets Maine; travel slippery
Look for a low pressure system to bring a period of snow to southern and central Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System presidents have guarded response to Trump immigration order
The heads of the seven campuses affirm their support for diversity but don’t directly address the immigrant ban; meanwhile, the University of New England speaks to its own values.