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A group of parents in RSU 14 are pushing for two books to be removed from the school library

"Were talking about really, really, really bad books," said state Sen. Jim Tomes, R-Wadesville. "Its so disgusting that I couldnt even bring myself to open it up."

Taiwan. what kind of slippery slopes would be falling down if that comes out of these hearings? >> here is what we need to do, we need to revoke chinas status. thats the real action here. lets end the special sweetheart deal the chinese government gotten for 20 years now. it was a huge era allowing them into the wto and giving them trade relations. huge mistake. the biggest strategic economic mistake that this country has made under a republican and democrat leadership. george w. bush and bill c...

Eligible to retire by having 23 years or 20 years where they can buy four. of officers that put in i were pawork, six of high rank, lieutenant or more. were fixing to see void of seniority, which causes problems down the road. >> ashley: you think you have a problem with not enough officers, imagine when you dont have enough officers who have people to give them direction, it could be bad if they dont get something figured out. dennis farris, thank you, we appreciate it. a maine sixth grader and...

NEW BOOKS. Staff of the Samar Provincial Library check books donated by the Philippine Army for learners in remote communities of Samar province. In the past three years, the provincial library has been providing additional support to villages and school libraries, giving priority to areas vulnerable to rebels' influence. (Photo courtesy of Samar Provincial Library TACLOBAN CITY- The Philippine Army's 8th Infantry Division (ID) has donated books for learners in far-flung communities in S...

Village Council has approved a $48,312 contract with Verdantas Engineers for engineering services to improve Cross, Bridge and Nugent streets.

So that is the disingenuous part. the bill is so vague. im starting to get upset. this never ends. its books in the school library. now nobody is trying to sexualize kids, nobody. its not happening. >> do you accept that, that nobody is sexualizing kids in public schools, that thats not happening? >> i dont know if id necessarily agree with that. i do agree with what was just said about my son, i believe, has a hoe homosexual teacher and if they said what did you do for valentines day? she would...

Appropriate for those kids. >> trace: after fierce objections from parents over a graphic novel, they discussed new criteria for banning books from the school library in a meeting this week. the book has been scrutinized by parents over its explicit depictions of sexual acts. >> in my interview last friday with vice president harris, i was imprecise in summarizing governor desantis position by teaching slavery in schools paid hes not opposed to teaching the fact of slavery but he has opposed the...

A librarian speaks out about the new bill that can criminally punish school librarians based on the books available in libraries.

At a time when everyone's stuck at home more than ever before, books are a means of much-needed escape—especially for young minds. They can learn how to cast spells and play Quidditch with Harry Potter over a bowl of breakfast cereal.