Joan Ferrini-Mundy, who has a Ph.D. in mathematics education, will serve on the 24-member board that oversees the National Science Foundation.
2024
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Federal appeals court upholds prosecution of couple in Franklin County marijuana, money laundering case
Eleven people are under indictment in the case, five have pleaded guilty; in addition, a former assistant district attorney pleaded guilty and sentenced, and a Strong businessman has pleaded guilty for his involvement.
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Posted inMaine, News
Farmington tax rate set at $21.45 per $1,000 in property value
The new rate is up $1.54 over last year’s rate.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Soccer, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Varsity Maine football, field hockey, soccer, volleyball polls – Oct. 17, 2024
The top 10 football, field hockey, volleyball and boys’ and girls’ soccer teams in Maine as voted on by reporters from the Press Herald, Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel, Sun Journal and Forecaster, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by total points. Through games of 10/16/24 FOOTBALL 1. Thornton Academy (10) 100 2. Portland 82 3. Kennebunk […]
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett retiring effective immediately
Bennett, who signed a contract extension recently, led the Cavaliers to the national title in 2019.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Economic issues dominate 1st Congressional District debate
Democratic incumbent Chellie Pingree spars with Republican Ronald Russell and independent Ethan Alcorn over the causes of and solutions to the housing crisis.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Outside review of Maine State Police after-action report on Lewiston shootings recommends improvements
The recommendations came in an analysis of the Maine State Police’s after-action review of the Lewiston mass shooting last year.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
High-speed fiber internet service reaches Bingham, The Forks area
Fidium Fiber is now available to about 1,600 homes and businesses in the rural area, as a result of state funding and collaboration among other agencies.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Morning Sentinel
President of Northern Light Inland Hospital in Waterville resigns
Tricia Costigan, president of Northern Light Inland Hospital and Northern Light Continuing Care — Lakewood in Waterville, has resigned from her position, effective immediately.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street drifts around its records following latest encouraging economic data
U.S. stocks drifted around their record heights following the latest signals that the U.S. economy continues to hum.