June 13, 2018: The Wells-Ogunquit Community School District board votes unanimously to discontinue the use of Native American imagery for school logos. They vote to keep the “Warriors” nickname, but the Indian head image in use at the schools is dropped. The decision ends a seven-month study of the matter, during which those who found […]
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Baseball: Dirigo, Maranacook teams find home in Augusta Little League
After their leagues canceled, youth teams joined up with Augusta for the summer.
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On this date in Maine history: June 12
June 12, 1800: Congress allocates $5,500 for the purchase of Fernald’s Island in Portsmouth Harbor. The island becomes the site of what is now Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, now located in Kittery. Originally one of a close group of five islands, Fernald’s is merged through construction and now is part of the much larger Seavey’s Island. […]
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‘It’s broken:’ Fears grow about strength of U.S. voting system
Fears are mounting that several battleground states are not prepared to administer problem-free elections during the pandemic.
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BUSHNELL ON BOOKS: ‘Within Plain Sight’ and ‘All is Calm’
The fourth book in Maine author Bruce Robert Coffin’s excellent crime series, and a Christmas book in June.
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‘Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs’
Jennifer Finney Boylan to present new memoir with Zoom event June 18
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Prosecutors consider case of police critic as Portland councilor asks for review
The District Attorney’s Office will decide whether the criminal mischief allegation against Christian MilNeil, a critic of police, goes forward.
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State reports 31 new cases, directs $1 million to behavioral health support for COVID-19 patients
Health and Human Services Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew says the federal grant will help address rising demand for help from people who have been exposed or otherwise affected by the virus.
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Auburn mayor: Gideon, Mills administration dragging their feet on delivering COVID aid
Contrary to the Maine House speaker’s recent column, Sen. Collins is working to provide more funding and more flexibility.
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Petition asks Portland school board to end use of police in high schools
More than 800 parents, teachers and students have signed the request asking Portland schools to terminate an agreement with the Portland Police Department for the use of two school resource officers.