Department of Education staff said the national scores released last week don’t accurately assess Maine’s innovative teaching methods or locally controlled curricula.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Are Kennebunkport art gallery owners living the Maine dream?
A recent survey showed that owning a gallery in the seaside tourist town is Mainers’ dream business. We asked a few who do if it’s all it’s cracked up to be.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting suspect surrenders
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook, is accused of shooting another person inside the mall Wednesday afternoon.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Second fire in a week destroys Norway apartment house Thursday morning
Three people who lived at 80 Beal St. were displaced from the 2½-story building. The Office of the Maine State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze, the second one there in a week.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Fast-moving storm causes crashes, cancellations across Maine
Dozens of school districts canceled classes and state offices closed early in anticipation of the snow that fell on the state, depositing 4-5 inches in many areas.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Bill would allow Maine pharmacies to set up drug dispensing sites in rural areas
The proposal is aimed at improving access to prescription medications amid a decline in the number of pharmacies and other health services in rural Maine.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants to open intraparty meetings to public
Sen. Rick Bennett said closed-door party caucuses at the State House are increasingly being used to make legislative decisions, and that his bill would provide more transparency into how lawmakers are conducting business.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Breeze Airways adds nonstop flights from Maine to Ohio
Seasonal service from Portland International Jetport to Ohio starts in May, along with one-stop service to South Carolina.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
West Paris receives Agnes Gray closure notice
West Paris has until next month to submit a rebuttal to SAD 17’s DOE filing.