While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
Posted inLetters
Federal administration puts a clear moral choice before us | Letter
After witnessing what we have over the past year, the moral fault line in America is crystal clear. If someone believes the federal government should be gunning down innocent citizens in the streets of Minneapolis, or anywhere else, he or she is not a good person. If someone believes the president of the United States […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Supper Club Cocktail Lounge opens on Congress Street Saturday
The bar and restaurant is making affordability a priority.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief
The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Residents pack Sanford forum on biosolids plant, asking questions and voicing concerns
Aries Clean Technologies saw a major turnout at the open house it held to explain its proposal, and some attendees were left frustrated by a lack of answers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Review
Two art exhibits in Lewiston, Falmouth bring light to a cold winter | Column
‘Drawn in Light: Charlie Hewitt’ is at Lewiston’s Maine Mill museum, while ‘Nick Benfey: Neighborhood’ is showing at at Moss Galleries in Falmouth.