Congressional Democrats had asked for the meeting with Trump to discuss launching an ambitious building program that’s a rare area of potential bipartisan accord with Republicans.
2019
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Construction at Yarmouth schools to start in October
YARMOUTH — Architects expect construction of additions and renovations at each of the town’s four schools to begin by October. That means the Planning Board has a tight timeline for reviewing and approving the plans, which include several “meaningful and significant changes to school infrastructure,” board Chairman Tom Federle said. Wendi Holden of Harriman architects said […]
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine Senate passes bill to ban Native American school mascots
The measure, which comes after a divisive, years-long debate in Skowhegan, has now received initial approval in both chambers of the Legislature.
Posted inTimes Record
Another MSAD 75 school board member calls it quits; Topsham member to step down July 1
TOPSHAM — A Topsham representative on the School Administrative District 75 school board said he wants to step down July 1. The resignation comes following a shakeup in membership and leadership on the board. However, in an April letter to school district officials, Matthew Drewette-Card said that the recent tumult was not a factor. “I […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Climate change to be discussed in Freeport
FREEPORT — The public is invited to a presentation called “Climate Change in our Community: Impacts and Response” as part of the Freeport Conservation Trust’s annual meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Community Center. A panel of local experts will share what they know about climate impact and there will be a discussion […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston police arrest suspect after Androscoggin Bank robbery
Police quickly arrest a transient who is charged with felony robbery.
Posted inMaine, News
State agrees to hand over records of suicide attempts at Long Creek
Disability Rights Maine sued last year to get the records during an investigation into the state’s only juvenile detention facility, where 5 suicide attempts were reported in a 3-month span.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
It seems like Alzheimer’s, but a peek into the brain reveals a mimic
Scientists identify another form of dementia that mimics Alzheimer’s but has a different cause.
Posted inMaine
Maine wardens find 2 women stranded on remote logging road
The Millinocket residents were spotted Tuesday by game wardens flying over a rural section of Piscataquis County.
Posted inMaine, News
Fire extinguished on dry-docked Portland-based ferry
The Machigonne II is being worked on at Rockland Marine.