People who have left flowers and teddy bears at the end of a footbridge say they want to support the boys’ family, and those who rescued one boy and searched for the other after they fell into the Androscoggin River.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
After hours of debate, Scarborough councilors schedule school board recall vote
The decision on the divisive issue followed a hearing attended by more than 120 people.
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Posted inNation & World
Video: Former Port Authority ethics chair swore at New Jersey officers
Caren Turner resigned after an investigation was started into her conduct.
Posted inNation & World
E. coli outbreak from lettuce expands, with 19 states now affected
A mother whose daughter became critically ill describes the ordeal as ‘an absolute nightmare.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Woman taken into custody after standoff in Bath
The standoff lasted three hours and it was unclear whether any charges would be filed.
Posted inMaine, News
Police departments across Maine express anger, sadness over officer’s killing
A posting by the Scarborough department notes that 46 officers have been killed in the line of duty in U.S. so far this year, urging the public to be supportive and officers to be vigilant.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Trump lawyer Michael Cohen plans to plead the Fifth in Stormy Daniels case
The president’s personal attorney says his right against self-incrimination may be jeopardized if legal proceedings aren’t stayed.
Posted inSports
Sailing: Atlantic Cup coming back to Portland
The third and final leg of the event is a series of five in-shore races over two days in Casco Bay on June 9-10.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
RSU 18 board passes $37.58 million school budget
The package passed unanimously and now awaits a vote by the district’s residents in June.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Varsity Maine
Cony boys lacrosse edges Erskine for first victory
Rams control game, then survive final scare to hold on in the rain.