The 1 to 1 matching grant is expected to help the institute, which focuses on developing leaderships skills among Maine girls, expand throughout the state.
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Richard Nickerson of Windham is Grammy educator finalist
The director of choral activities has taught at Windham High School for 30 years.
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Two baby sisters from Houlton die in New York from radiator burns
The girls, 1 and 2 years old, moved to New York City about a year ago, WCSH TV reports.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Fast-food executive expected to be Trump’s pick for labor secretary
The CEO of Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. franchises was one of Trump’s staunchest advocates in the business community during the election.
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Driver was livestreaming when tractor-trailer hit her car, killing her and a passenger
Pennsylvania State Police say the 18-year-old girl was on Facebook Live while driving very slowly on I-380.
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The next level: When kids can’t turn off their video game
Video games are more addictive than ever, as one family can attest with their teen’s struggles.
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Fishing groups seek Atlantic wind farm delay
A dozen private companies are set to bid on the lease sale of a 127-mile are off of the coast of N.Y. and N.J.
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Cheerleading on its way to becoming an Olympic sport
Pom poms and all, the IOC executive board has provisionally recognized cheerleading.
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U.S. life expectancy declines for the first time since 1993
In all, death rates in 2015 rose for eight of the top 10 leading causes of death.
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Yankees sign Aroldis Chapman to 5-year deal
The $86 million contract is the largest ever given to a relief pitcher.