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RSU 18 parents petition against mass customized learning

Parents who have been arguing against a new learning system in Regional School Unit 18 for months have taken their opposition to a new level by starting a petition drive to demonstrate support for their cause.

1:28 AM

MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win

BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.

May 23

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

May 23

SNAPSHOT: Stopping for lunch

A Whitetail deer grazes on the banks of the Kennebec River Wednesday in Hallowell.

Top Stories

9:24 AM

Augusta council braces for worst on city, school budgets

Uncertainty over the state budget and its local impact is a major reason several Augusta city councilors said Thursday they can’t support the proposed $52.6 million city and school budget and the 6.1 percent tax increase it would bring.
Augusta residents tell City Council budget proposal unaffordable

Federal education waiver threatened by teacher evaluations dispute

A split among policymakers over the terms of educator evaluations could sink Maine's request for a waiver from federal education regulations, Education Commissioner Stephen Bowen is warning.

Chelsea volunteers honor forgotten Civil War veterans' graves with flags

Several photos included in this story Thanks to some dedicated volunteers, more than 40 Civil War veterans' graves at Riverside Cemetery in Chelsea will have American flags for Memorial Day.

Social media's role in Maine girl's death makes friends, family wary

Online predators are skilled at getting kids to chat with them and trust them, an author cautions.

Money isn't everything, right?

J.P. Devine laments the purchases he had already planned based on winning Powerball ... which he did not win.

Other Maine News Headlines

1:54 PM

Flood warning posted for Skowhegan; flood watch in Franklin County

A flood warning for the Kennebec River at Skowhegan has been issued by the National Weather Service, in effect from Saturday afternoon until Monday morning.

1:05 PM

AP Sources: NHL Coyotes sale approved, hurdle remains

The deal to a group of Canadian-led investors, but the deal is contingent on reaching a lease agreement with the city of Glendale, Ariz.

1:00 PM

Bowdoin graduates 464 Saturday

Of the graduates, 55 are from Maine.

Memorial Day 2013 weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area

Memorial Day weekend events for the Kennebec Journal area.

RSUs set school budget hearings, votes

Local regional school unit boards, including RSU 2, RSU 4, RSU 11 RSU 12 and RSU 38, have approved draft budgets and will start holding regional budget meetings this week.

11:46 AM

Two arrested after Hartland domestic dispute ends with alleged rifle shot

Two Hartland residents were arrested early Saturday morning after one of them allegedly fired a rifle during a domestic dispute, then ran off into the woods on Canaan Road.

Kennebec Journal Sports

MLB: Lackey sharp as Sox cruise to win

BOSTON (AP) — John Lackey is rolling again after two rough seasons that made his rich contract seem like a waste of money.

What's Happening

TRAVELIN' MAINE(RS): MONHEGAN is for the birds Several photos included in this story

It’s easy to see why Monhegan Island has attracted so many artists. The island is a series of stunning visual impressions. And when we visited, colorful birds were everywhere, too!

News from the Morning Sentinel

Memorial Day 2013 events for the Morning Sentinel area

Morning Sentinel area events on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.

News from the Press Herald

 Panhandling a growing concern in Portland Several photos included in this story

Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.

Nation & World

 Scout community torn by rule change

Conservatives are looking at alternative groups. Gay-rights backers want the ban on gay leaders lifted.

Special Sections

Special Sections 2013


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Clearing the Bases - Thursday
Francona's challenge: win at Fenway
Capitol Ticker - Wednesday
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