Police are often stymied in their investigations because scrap metal processors don’t maintain detailed records of their purchases and do process materials quickly, sometimes within hours.

But low reading levels have education officials calling for improvements in the literacy rate.

AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.

AUGUSTA — Mainers brought the Occupy Wall Street movement to the steps of the State House on Saturday, as dozens of people rallied there and in Capitol Park. The first day of Occupy Augusta attracted about 100 people, many of whom carried signs calling for a variety of reforms: a living wage for all Americans, […]

This year, just 30.2 percent of schools are making ‘adequate yearly progress,’ down from 44 percent.

A federal law requires a hike of at least a nickel each year until the price reaches $2.46 per meal.

AUGUSTA — A new federal law requires virtually every school to raise lunch prices this fall, and additional mandates are likely to force prices still higher next year.