Following a concerted, multi-year campaign to end federal rules forcing schools to place milk on students’ trays, even when they could not safely consume it, the recent passage of legislation (S. 222 – The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act) in Congress has ended the 80-year-long federal school “milk mandate.” Both Maine senators served as […]
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine organizers plan ICE response as information remains scarce
Volunteers with immigrant advocacy and civil rights groups are reporting an uptick in calls from residents who are concerned for their safety amid rampant rumors.
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Posted inSports
Maine native Emily Fischnaller set to return to Olympics in luge
The 32-year-old former Falmouth resident will compete in the Winter Games for the third time.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
United Airlines will add direct flights from Maine to California this summer
Nonstop flights will be offered to San Francisco and Los Angeles from the Portland International Jetport on Saturdays.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DOT worker ‘saved the life’ of his co-worker during Waterville I-95 crash
Chad Manson threw himself and another worker out of the way of a minivan speeding toward their construction crew on Interstate 95 Tuesday morning, authorities and family members said, saving both of their lives.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Sweetgrass Winery & Distillery in Union to permanently close
The business suffered a devastating fire last fall.
Posted inMaine, News
Cape Elizabeth considers parking restrictions for nonresidents near Cliff House Beach
Under proposed traffic ordinance changes, out-of-towners would have to walk up to half a mile to get to the beach.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine’s legal system desperately needs a makeover | Opinion
Passing the parole, ombudsman and clean slate bills and creating an independent statewide public defense system can help right the ship.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the Maine football players who are Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists
Each led their team to a state championship berth and was named to the Varsity Maine All-State team. On Sunday, one will be named the 54th Fitzy winner.
Posted inPolitics, Schools and Education, Sports
Newport co-ed cheerleading team is at center of Trump transgender athlete crackdown
The U.S. Department of Education announced a slew of Title IX-related investigations this week that include 2 school districts in Maine.