Mark Jackins News Today

In less than seven minutes, fifth and sixth graders at an Aroostook County elementary school came up with nine potential projects designed to create an atmosphere of kindness in their school.

The initiative is part of a three-year, $200,000 Rachel’s Challenge Grant, named for Rachel Scott, the first victim of the 1999 Columbine High School shooting.

After losing his friend of 13 years, one Springfield resident got a pleasant surprise from the police who helped him say goodbye.