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Maine, News, Schools and Education

RSU 38 agrees to test rest of Manchester Elementary School for mold

by Jason Pafundi January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

The testing of nearly 20 additional classrooms will cost the district about $4,500 and will take place Monday.

Maine, News, Politics

LePage wants to ban some welfare benefits for drug felons

by MARINA VILLENEUVE Associated Press January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

The governor wants to use suspicion-based drug testing to replace the state’s current testing policies.

Maine, News, Schools and Education

China Primary School reopens cafeteria after hot water valve leak

by Madeline St. Amour January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

The leak prompted air tests and some wallboard replacement to prevent mold at the school.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Troy woman charged with murder in infant son’s death seeks release on bail

by Doug Harlow January 27, 2017January 27, 2017

Miranda Hopkins, 32, remains at Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset awaiting a bail hearing in February, and her lawyers say their client has an ‘exceptional case’ to be released on bail.

Nation & World

Trump talks by phone with Mexican president amid crisis over wall

by Joshua Partlow and William Branigin The Washington Post January 27, 2017February 10, 2017

The U.S. president says the two countries will work to establish a ‘fair relationship,’ and the Mexican president releases a statement on the importance of working together.

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