WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. public high schools have reached a milestone, an 80 percent graduation rate. Yet that still means 1 of every 5 students walks away without a diploma. Citing the progress, researchers are projecting a 90 percent national graduation rate by 2020. Their report, based on Education Department statistics from 2012, was being […]
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Couple charged by moose under investigation
ACKMAN (AP) — A New Hampshire husband and wife charged by a moose while snowmobiling in Maine are under investigation for possibly following the animal. The Maine Warden Service says it is examining video of the encounter last week in Jackman that was posted on YouTube by Janis and Bob Powell of Belmont, N.H. Cpl. […]
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Snowmobilers face off with moose
JACKMAN — This is the story of two longtime snowmobilers and one angry moose. Janis and Bob Powell have been coming to their camp in Jackman from New Hampshire for 11 years to snowmobile in Maine’s backcountry. Averaging between 3,000 and 5,000 miles a year, Janis Powell said she and her husband are experienced riders […]
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Maine man pleads insanity in fellow inmate’s death
ROCKLAND (AP) — A Maine man charged with murdering one fellow state prison inmate and assaulting another has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. WABI-TV reports that 42-year-old Guy Hunnewell is accused of killing 57-year-old Alan Powell in June and assaulting James Brensinger in January. He pleaded not guilty to both charges Friday, while […]
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Peru junkyard permit discussion delayed until fall
PERU — Further discussion about a request for a junkyard permit for the former Diamond Match mill will be held when the renewal comes up in October, selectmen Chairman Jim Pulsifer said Monday night. Margaret and Roy Howes told the board last month that they want a junkyard permit before purchasing the mill along the […]