Following the deaths of students in Rockland and Standish, parents across the state said they’re devastated by the news but not necessarily more wary of putting their kids on the bus.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Flurry of coaching resignations rock Maine boys basketball
Three varsity coaches have called it quits less than two weeks into the season, two specifically citing parent interference as a prime factor.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
More nonsense from parents leaves Maine high school sports with black eye
A spate of in-season resignations by high school basketball coaches shows the problem is growing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Things to Do
7 Maine events this week include ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and Vigorous Tenderness
Also, Pink Talking Fish performs at the State Theatre.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth
The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lawrence girls basketball tops Oceanside in OT thriller
Maddie Provost shines for Lawrence, while touted Oceanside freshman Olivia Breen shows flashes of greatness in a battle of expected Class B contenders.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Where to find warming centers across Maine
Here are 8 warming centers opening throughout the state.
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6 Maine events this week include a tree lighting and the Mallett Brothers Band
Also, the Art on the Hill holiday craft fair is all weekend at the East End Community School in Portland.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Police, DA investigating fatal Rockland school bus crash
No charges have been filed against the driver of a school bus that struck and killed Regional School Unit 13 student Brayden Callahan, 12, on Friday.