Casco residents voted on the fiscal year 2026 budget ahead of elections on June 10.
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Scarborough High School’s track finally being replaced
The project, originally approved by voters in 2021, has seen significant delays. Work began on May 28.
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Kennebunk High School seniors return to elementary school as mentors
Over the course of two weeks, several high school seniors spent time with elementary students as part of their senior project.
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Tough choices ahead for Scarborough school solution | Council Corner
As Scarborough’s School Building Advisory Committee enters the month of June, we find ourselves facing some very hard choices. We’ve been studying the problem, the scope of work needed, and listening to the community to understand what folks want and how much they’re willing to spend. And to be honest, the last survey left us […]
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Maine’s next wildlife protection plan will consider climate threats
The once-a-decade conservation blueprint will weigh climate change threats, include plants as well as animals and emphasize habitat protection.
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Mason Labonte, Aubrey Mitchell named student representatives to Jay-based school board
The pair shared their reasons for serving on the Regional School Unit 73 directors.
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How do I find my polling place? Can I still register to vote? And more election questions answered.
Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets.
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Care workers gather at Maine State House to join call for wage increases
Advocates say the state needs to support raises for direct care workers so nursing homes, group homes and other agencies can compete for staff with fast food restaurants and retailers.
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Proposed tax increases spark clash in Maine Legislature
Advocates urged lawmakers to increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations, but Republicans vowed to oppose any new taxes.
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Appalachian Trail conservation project in Somerset County continues to divide commissioners
A majority of county commissioners said they still object to a land trust’s acquisition of more than 1,800 acres next to Moxie Pond on behalf of the federal government.