Takry Khamwandee came to the U.S. to learn English in preparation to become an English teacher in her native Thailand, but remained here when she fell in love.
2018
Posted inNation & World, Politics
White House aide keeps her job after dismissing McCain criticism, saying ‘he’s dying anyway’
Sen. John McCain, a Navy pilot who was beaten in captivity during the Vietnam War, has urged his fellow senators to reject Trump’s pick for CIA director, Gina Haspel. He said Wednesday that he believes she’s a patriot who loves the country but “her refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying.”
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Posted inSports
Josh McDaniels: No promise from Patriots came with decision to return
Offensive coordinator spurned Indianapolis to come back to New England
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
UMaine signs pact to preserve Penobscot Nation’s cultural heritage
For a start, tribal perspectives will be included in research projects.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Voters to weigh in on $17.9 million budget for Maranacook Schools
A meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at Maranacook Community High School to review the proposed budget, which is up 4 percent from the current year’s.
Posted inMaine
Dry, windy conditions prompt ‘red flag’ warnings in Maine
The National Weather Service and Maine Forest Rangers caution that the danger of fire was high on Friday, and brush fires later broke out in Hancock County, Wiscasset and Raymond.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Rice Project to partner with farms and land owners
Project receives grant to expand its rice growing operations.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
Suspect in Gronkowski burglary won’t be prosecuted in Maine
Shane Denn of Tewksbury, Massachusetts, will be extradited to that state to face charges.
Posted inCommunity
Digital first-run movies to be screened in Rangeley
Grand opening planned for Memorial Day weekend.
Posted inMaine, News
Nearly $1 million assessing error throws wrench into Auburn budget talks
The error was found during a routine review of assessing records and will require city departments to trim expenses this year and next.