Nicholas Blanchard said he is circulating a petition to remove Kim Liscomb as principal of Cony Middle and High School; the school department has not seen the petition.
Augusta
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Two injured in Chelsea when car, logging truck collide head-on
Two Chelsea residents were transported to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine State Library lays off 13 workers, will restructure after losing federal funds
The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine House Republicans fall short of repealing ban on paramilitary activities
The ban was enacted last year amid reports that a neo-Nazi group was planning to establish a training camp in northern Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Maine Legislature to discuss three-year halt on artificial turf installation
The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
Maine women ought to be included in State House art | Steve Collins
Jerri Whitman’s painted portraits should prompt those in charge of the halls in Augusta to get with the times.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
US attorney general says she’s pulling ‘nonessential’ funds to Maine prisons over transgender inmate
During an appearance on ‘Fox & Friends,’ Pam Bondi said Maine is not following the Trump administration’s priorities — an apparent reference to an executive order limiting transgender rights.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Arts Academy to offer free Spring Festival April 18
There will be a variety of activities, entertainment and treats.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine superintendents support changes to transgender sports policies
LD 1337 would align the Maine Human Rights Act with President Trump’s executive order that bars transgender girls from competing in girls’ sports.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine parents, health care workers again spar over bills to roll back vaccine requirements in schools
Two bills being considered by the Legislature’s Education Committee would restore religious exemptions for school vaccinations and roll back school immunization requirements broadly.