Sheriff Joel Merry pointed to wider issues like limited manpower and Maine’s weak yellow flag law, factors he said may have played a larger role in failing to stop Robert Card before he killed 18 people.
2023
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Largest Christian university in U.S. faces record fine after federal investigation into alleged deception
An Education Department investigation found Grand Canyon University lied to more than 7,500 students about the cost of its doctoral programs.
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Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Messalonskee powers past Mt. Blue with big 3rd quarter
Eagles advance to first Class A North final since 2017.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Skowhegan rolls to A North finals with win over Edward Little
Five different scorers help River Hawks on way to semifinal victory.
Posted inNation & World
Supreme Court wrestles with social media cases that have echoes of Donald Trump
The cases are part of a term-long focus on the relationship between government and the private digital platforms.
Posted inSports
NFL notebook: Washington trades away two defensive linemen, first-round picks
The 49ers get Chase Young, the No. 2 overall pick in 2020, while former first-round pick Montez Sweat goes to Chicago.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
Lewiston students return to class nearly a week after mass shootings
Superintendent Jake Langlais will take a “pulse” of the situation in schools day by day for the next few weeks.
Posted inAuto Racing, Sports
NASCAR: Hendrick’s gamble on William Byron pays off with title shot
Rick Hendrick took a shot on William Byron, and now he is among the four who will race for the season title.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: No. 2 Cony edges No. 3 Nokomis in B North semifinals
Maci Freeman’s fourth-quarter goal sends the Rams to the regional final.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Field hockey: Winthrop overpowers Hall-Dale in Class C South semifinals
Ramblers reach sixth straight regional championship game.