Schools have moved past the idea of teaching “The Three Rs, readin’, writin’ and ‘rithmetic.” Parents have abdicated many of their duties, such as fixing the kids’ breakfast, overseeing their homework, teaching them about sexual and other relationships and supporting the teachers and schools when the kids are disciplined.
September 2023
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Red Sox drop fifth straight with 13-2 loss to Royals
James Paxton last just 1 1/3 innings for Boston, while Jordan Lyles pitches eight innings for Kansas City.
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Posted inSports
MLB roundup: Bellinger sparks Cubs over Reds before Cincinnati earns doubleheader split
CINCINNATI — Cody Bellinger homered and drove in three runs, rookie Jordan Wicks threw five innings of one-run ball and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 in the first game of a doubleheader Friday between the contending divisional rivals. Bellinger had a solo homer in the fourth and drove in two more with […]
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
H.S. football roundup: Oxford Hills, Leavitt open title defenses with convincing wins
The Vikings pitch a shutout on the road, while the Hornets light up the scoreboard at home.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Edward Little falls to Noble in first regular-season game on new turf field
The Red Eddies celebrate their first Friday night game under the lights at the school, but Jamier Rose and the Knights run to the road victory.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Gardiner rolls past Mt. Blue in opener
Chase Burgess accounts for three touchdowns, while the Tigers’ defense forces three turnovers.
Posted inNation / World, Sports
After years of fighting, a praying football coach got his job back. Now he’s unsure he wants it
On Friday night, Joe Kennedy, 54, was coaching his first game since 2015, back at the part-time job that pays less than $5,000 a year.
Posted inMaine, News
Contamination warnings issued for 5 Maine beaches as Labor Day weekend arrives
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection has found elevated levels of fecal bacteria at beaches in York, Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, South Portland and Camden.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Brunswick ends losing streak with victory over Gray-New Gloucester in eight-man debut
Cam Beal and Trevor Gerrish led an aerial attack to help the Dragons roll past Gray-New Gloucester.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sports Digest: Sea Dogs suffer fifth straight loss
Matt Sauer strikes out 11 and Somerset beats Portland, 2-1.