Friends, family members, elected officials and other Scouts gathered together to honor Rémy Pettengill of Troop 479 for earning his wings — the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. The Eagle is the highest rank that Scouting bestows in the advancement program. Eagle Scout Rémy Pettengill, his family, his Scout leaders, […]
2019
Posted inNation & World, News
Parents in Pennsylvania sue school board over plan to arm teachers
The school district in Tamaqua approved a policy in September that would likely make it the first in the state to issue firearms to teachers who take a training course.
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Posted inNation & World
House Democrats push for tougher gun control
They will introduce a bill to expand background checks for sales and transfers of firearms Tuesday, the eighth anniversary of the day former Rep. Gabby Giffords was shot.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Climbing mortgage rates dim homebuyers’ hopes
It’s going to be more expensive for those in the market, shutting some aspiring owners out.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine banks increase employees’ minimum wage to $15
The wage increase for Mechanics and Biddeford savings banks affects most hourly workers.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maranacook boys basketball outlasts Cony in cross-class clash
Root scores 20, Black Bears score 15 of last 17 points to hold off Rams.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Erskine girls basketball edges Medomak in final seconds
Free throw with 3 seconds left gives Eagles upset victory.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mt. Blue boys basketball holds off Messalonskee
Cougars parlay late free throws into important KVAC A victory.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Pelosi dismisses some Democrats’ talk of impeachment
While many Democrats might favor impeaching President Trump, those calling for it now are largely outliers.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee girls basketball cruises past shorthanded Mt. Blue
With Mittelstadt out for Cougars, defense and depth key for Eagles.