Becky Foley, who has served since last September as the interim superintendent of the town’s public schools, has agreed to remain superintendent of schools for another three years.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Augusta man indicted on attempted murder charges in Belgrade shooting
Samuel C. Bell, 26, told his mother he was coming to her home to repay a loan, and instead shot her in the head, police said.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Messalonskee boys hockey edges Cony in late-night thriller
Christian Salvadori’s tie-breaking goal with 1:05 left lifts the Eagles in a game that started at 10:45 p.m. and ended at 12:35 a.m.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Trump challenge to Maine’s transgender policy hinges on new read of anti-discrimination law
The administration’s threats set the stage for an unusual testing of the federal law that could take months or years to resolve.
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March 2, 1984: Chlorination is cheapest way to combat Gardiner sewer’s odor problem, Belgrade voters get ready for annual town meeting, and veteran 21-year Augusta guidance counselor to leave school
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Emotions high at multiple city protests over Trump, Mills, DOGE and transgender athletes
Demonstrators in Portland and Augusta took stands on women’s sports, personal liberties and government overreach.
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March 1, 1991: Maine National Guard have few answers on when 100 troops will be coming home from Persian Gulf. Also, Messalonskee Lake rescue called off and state budget compromise evaporating
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Former Maine CDC director leaving federal post
Dr. Nirav Shah announced Friday on social media that he is leaving his job at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Mattie Daughtry has spent a decade trying to get Maine high schoolers more sleep. She’s still at it.
The Brunswick Democrat has long championed pushing Maine’s high school start time to 8:30 a.m., saying that pediatric research shows teens need more sleep than early school start times allow.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Lawmakers try again to hire auditor to oversee Maine’s secretive state police intelligence unit
The Maine Information and Analysis Center has drawn criticism for years concerning its transparency and claims that it was illegally monitoring and storing data on civilians.