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News

South Portland promotes from within for new economic development director

by Staff Report May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

Lea Duffy served as economic development specialist since 2024 and was promoted effective April 28.

Maine, News

Maine Sea Grant funding restored

by Penelope Overton May 2, 2025May 8, 2025

NOAA reinstates the full $4.5 million it yanked from the program that supports coastal communities and marine industries shortly after President Trump threatened to cut all funding for Maine.

Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools and Education

13 Auburn students taken to Waterville hospitals after feeling ill on bus

by Amy Calder May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

The bus carrying Edward Little High School track team members was traveling south on Interstate 95 in Benton late Thursday when they complained of headaches and nausea.

News

Public hearing May 15 on major Kingfield Transfer Station changes

by Rebecca Richard May 2, 2025May 5, 2025

Kingfield and New Portland residents can weigh in May 15 on proposed changes to Transfer Station access, sticker rules and waste policies.

News

RSU 9 reviews budget, technology plans and public petition response

by Rebecca Richard May 2, 2025May 5, 2025

The board for the Farmington-region district reviewed its proposed budget, discussed technology updates and heard public concerns about a recent petition.

Times Record

Somali multimedia artist leads free mini hut workshops

by Paul Bagnall May 2, 2025May 8, 2025

The free mini hut workshops offered at the Chocolate Church Art Center served as a tool for potential healing past traumas.

Maine, News

York County’s only homeless shelter on brink of closure for lack of funds

by Gillian Graham May 2, 2025May 2, 2025

York County Shelter Programs in Alfred laid off 20 of its 70 employees on Thursday and is working with other agencies to try to find new housing for the 65 people still staying at the shelter.