Immigration advocates say calls to a hotline have corresponded with steadily climbing reports of enforcement and detentions. Federal officials continue to be tight-lipped about apprehensions.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Farmington schools’ tech plan to guide cybersecurity, AI rules
Regional School Unit 9’s new 10-year technology plan will guide cybersecurity, student and staff access, classroom technology, artificial intelligence and future budget planning.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Bangor man charged with attempted murder in stabbing
Police announced Thursday that the suspect was arrested in upstate New York.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner rolls out anti-corruption platform in Senate race
The Democratic nominee wants to ban stock trading by lawmakers and their spouses.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Alex Rotsko retires as Marshwood’s football coach
After winning 11 Western Massachusetts championships, Rotsko led the Hawks to six Class B titles in a seven-season span.
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Stories of First People come alive in ‘Dreamcatcher,’ at Chesterville meeting house
Leland Faulkner will present an all-ages storytelling performance July 11 at the Chesterville Center Union Meeting House.
Posted inNation & World, News
Judge halts Trump order for federal voter list
Maine is one of 24 states that challenged the effort.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Are we losing freedom of speech? | Letter
Given the recent capitulation of CBS News and the “retooling” of its signature “60 Minutes,” one is especially reminded of the words of Benjamin Franklin: “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freedom of speech.” Why is safeguarding the value of free speech so important to our democracy? Free […]
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Garnet Hathaway of Kennebunkport traded to Florida Panthers
Hathaway, a 34-year-old forward, has one year left on his contract.
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Platner and PTSD not a good fit for DC | Letter
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a very real condition, usually brought on by extreme trauma. Graham Platner has been diagnosed with PTSD. As I understand it, stress is a big trigger for episodes for people with PTSD. Those who serve Americans in Washington, D.C., are under constant pressure. What does Platner think is going to happen […]