Maine rejects NCLB waiver while rural states seek fit
Maine education commissioner said the federal government denied a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act but indicated willingness to work with rural states. The state wants relief or full funding, arguing the law favors urban districts. The issue follows Maine lawmakers passing a resolution urging exemption or full funding.
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Police accused of prompting confession in Nashua case
Nashua police detectives testified that Sherry Dukette, 29, told them she stabbed her boyfriend Shawn Howard, 39, aiming for his heart during a fight over an affair. Defense argues officers used leading questions to elicit incriminating statements amid self defense questions. Dukette is charged with first degree murder for the November 21, 1998 killing.
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Maine bond vote targets biomedical research boost
Maine voters face a $60 million bond package aimed at biomedical and other research with $20 million for biomedical research, $17 million for R D, and funds for housing and municipal investment. Proponents tout job gains while opponents are overwhelmed by a large funding imbalance in the campaign.
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