The Mills administration has threatened to seek more than $22 million in repayment from the company because of the dispute, which is now drawing scrutiny from the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee.
2021
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s job recovery continues in February
The state added 2,800 jobs last month, and the statewide unemployment rate slipped to its lowest point in five months.
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Posted inElection 2020, Nation & World, Politics
Democrats seek government records in deadly Capitol riot probe
Hopes for a bipartisan, independent commission to study the attack are fading as Republicans have rejected the proposal.
Posted inNation & World
Reopening hurdles linger for schools, and many can’t be solved with rescue funding
However, the money is welcome assistance for districts that have had to spend enormous sums on ventilation systems, laptops and protective equipment.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Arts Calendar: March 31-April 10
‘New Visions, New Rhythms’ Dance Ongoing “El Lobo y La Paloma,” a Portland-based Bourassa Dance production, rent or purchase online through Vimeo On Demand. Exhibits “A Congregation of Birds,” opens from 3:30-6 p.m. April 2 and runs through May 15 at Chocolate Church Arts Center. Free. Visit chocolatechurcharts.org/gallery for details and COVID-19 protocols. “Aestival: Sun […]
Posted inThe Forecaster
Community Calendar: March 31-April 10
Books/Authors Wednesday 4/14 “Race: Through the Lens of Fiction,” 6:30-8 p.m. via Zoom, presented by Prince Memorial Library. A book group for adults and teens, princememorial.org/fmi. Ongoing Beanstack, online reading programs for all ages, a reading-habit tracker platform through Patten Free Library that includes reading programs and challenges. Visit patten.lib.me.us for details. Books & Brews, […]
Posted inTimes Record
Despite teacher concerns, Topsham-area elementary schools to resume full in-person learning April 5
Elementary students in Maine School Administrative District 75 will resume full in-person learning starting April 5, according to Interim Superintendent Bob Lucy. The move is part of a plan approved by the school board in October 2020 to incrementally transition students from a mix of in-person and remote learning to full in-person learning. Nicole Karod, […]
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire woman gives birth at age 57
Barbara Higgins, who lost a child to a brain tumor, gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Jack on March 20.
Posted inMaine
Police: Man shot by officer after crash investigation in Norridgewock
Police have revealed the identities of the man who was shot and the Somerset County deputy who shot him.
Posted inNation & World
Two thousand attend Boulder vigil for victims of supermarket shooting
Attorneys for the shooting suspect asked that he receive a mental health evaluation before the case against him proceeds.