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Martin County Superintendent Sitdown with Michael Maine

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5 months ago

August 7, 2024

Martin County Superintendent Sitdown with Michael Maine

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The week before school starts, Martin County Superintendent Michael Maine sat down with our Matt Lincoln to discuss the pressing issues for his district.

Among other things, Mr. Maine and Matt spoke about the district finishing just short of an “A” rating, teacher openings, school safety, the use of ESSER funds, the literacy rates, improvements to the schools’ media centers and the new law about making sure all gates and doors are manned at all times on campus.

See also:St. Lucie Superintendent Sitdown with Jon Prince

The rest of the week, Matt will be sitting down with the other superintendents in our area to get ready for the upcoming school year.

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Maine State Police searching for man accused of strangling pregnant partner

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5 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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State police are searching for a 41-year-old man they say strangled his pregnant partner.

Dusty O’Brien is wanted for domestic violence aggravated assault, reckless conduct and violating conditions of release, state police said Wednesday. He is out on bail for a separate domestic violence arrest, according to police.

Police say O’Brien strangled his pregnant partner on Tuesday and fled his residence before police arrived.

He is known to frequent the Porter area and other parts of Oxford County.

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Northern lights could be visible in Maine on Christmas night. How to look for them

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14 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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Northern lights could be visible in Maine on Christmas night. How to look for them

Parts of the United States could be in for a magical Christmas sight: The Northern Lights.

Alaska and the northern Midwest states have the best chance of getting a glimpse of the dazzling sights, but the northern most reaches of New England may see it too, according to the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center. Based on maps they released, Maine has the best chance of seeing it tonight.

It’s possible more New England states will get a view of the Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, tomorrow night when the view line dips down into Vermont and New Hampshire.

Map of where Northern Lights may be visible on Christmas 2024

Map: Where Northern Lights may be visible tomorrow

Christmas won’t be the only shot at seeing the Northern Lights from this storm. NOAA is predicting a broader swath will be able to see the Northern Lights tomorrow night, including parts of New Hampshire and Vermont.

How to see the northern lights

The best time to see an aurora is when it’s dark out, usually between an hour or two of midnight, according to NOAA. Officials recommend getting away from city lights and sticking to lower latitudes.

“There may be aurora in the evening and morning but it is usually not as active and therefore, not as visually appealing,” NOAA said.

Where to check the northern lights forecast

To track the latest northern lights forecast, check out these websites:

Are the northern lights dangerous?

The solar storms that cause the northern lights can affect technology by inducing extra currents in the ground that can degrade power grid operations, according to NOAA.

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Funeral home to hold visitation for Maine singer-songwriter

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22 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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Funeral home to hold visitation for Maine singer-songwriter

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine (WABI) – Visitation for a popular Maine singer and songwriter who died earlier this month will be held in Dover-Foxcroft next week.

Lary Funeral Home announced that visitation for David Mallett, a Piscataquis County native, will be held Monday, December 30th from 4PM to 7PM.

Mallet died at the age of 73 on December 17th after battling cancer.

The funeral homes announcement said that family, friends, and the local community are invited.

Mallett began his music career at the age of 11 when he started singing in a folk duo with his older brother, Neil.

He started writing his own songs while studying acting at the University of Maine.

His most well-known song was “The Garden Song” which was recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary, John Denver, Pete Seeger, and The Muppets.

Mallett lived most of his life in Sebec.

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