Cornelia “Connie” Brown, a former head of the Augusta School Department, will serve on an interim basis and replace controversial outgoing Superintendent Gary Rosenthal.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Lifestyle, Nation & World, Politics
Barack and Michelle Obama partner with Netflix to produce movies, TV shows
Netflix announced Monday that the former first couple will create a “diverse mix of content,” including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Orland bus driver accused of raping intellectually disabled woman
Van Stevens is held on a charge of gross sexual assault.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
NY man charged with distributing heroin in Augusta
Sharoz Haywood, 21, was indicted on the federal charge last week.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
UMaine System trustees approve 2nd tuition hike in 2 years
The roughly $450 increase boosts in-state costs to about $18,000 a year for tuition, fees, room and board at the flagship campus in Orono.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
“Seussical the Musical” coming together with MCI students’ help
Students are designing all the costumes and are helping with set design for the Waterville Opera House’s upcoming performance of the show, which is based on favorite works of Dr. Seuss.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, Maine Crime
NY man charged with selling drugs in Waterville youth center parking lot
Jermaine Blunt, 33, was ordered held Monday in lieu of $75,000 bail after the alleged drug deals last week outside the Alfond Youth Center.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, News, Sports
Tom Caron: Alex Cora proves nimble in decisions off the field, too
The Red Sox have the most wins in baseball under their new manager, who is responding well to potential controversies.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republicans’ court filing takes aim at ranked-choice voting
The filing says the election method ‘strikes at the heart of the party’s right’ to free association.
Posted inLife & Culture
Maine, nation part company when it comes to top baby names
Nationally, the top names for boys and girls in 2017 were Emma and Liam.