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The Chinese government and the Chinese minister of education oversee Confucius Institutes and Confucius Classrooms in the United States. Confucius Institutes are usually at institutions of higher learning, while Confucius Classrooms are in local school districts. The local districts must pay modest, one-time costs for visas and miscellaneous expenses for instructors, about $1,000. The instructors […]

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Teenage defendant in shooting of Scarborough man could avoid jail time

by Matt Byrne July 14, 2016July 14, 2016

Matthew Gwyer, who was 17 when he shot Bruce Glidden as he slept on a couch in January, takes responsibility for the crime and could be free after his juvenile detention term ends at age 21.

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Young Scarborough weightlifter sets high barbell for herself

by Steve Craig July 11, 2016July 11, 2016

Emily McNally recently placed third in her age and weight class at the national championships and has her sights set on the 2020 Olympics.

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How Maine drug agents intercepted suspect with record haul of heroin

by Scott Dolan July 1, 2016July 2, 2016

Officials say James Jamison of Connecticut, who was taken into custody in Scarborough after a crash and a manhunt, was on his way to Aroostook County with $450,000 worth of heroin.

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