Pingree has been mentioned as a possible Democratic candidate for governor and said Thursday she is ‘exploring’ future options.
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UMaine lab lays off 9 employees, blames federal funding uncertainty
The Trump administration recently halted more than $15 million in funding for the university’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center.
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Mt. Abram ski area says Greenwood noise ordinance would harm them
The ordinance, which goes to voters Saturday, arose from one resident’s complaint against a neighbor and their 24-hour-a-day generator.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Musicians asked Portland kids about growing up in Maine. This concert is their answer.
Classical Uprising paired with students from Reiche Elementary and King Middle schools to produce ‘Growing Up in Maine,’ a concert-length piece of music born out of their poetry, interviews and play.
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Kennebunk doctor will not serve prison time for overprescribing opioids
Dr. Merideth Norris was found guilty last summer of writing 15 unauthorized prescriptions to 5 patients. A judge said she felt Norris had already suffered enough public and professional consequences.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Elan School and Yarmouth fires connected to 4 teens, state fire marshal says
The state agency says 7 fires in Poland and Yarmouth were intentionally set. Two teens have been charged in connection to some of the fires, and more charges may be coming.
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Plan to loosen federal habitat protection seen as threat to iconic Maine wildlife
Maine has its own state endangered species law, but environmentalists say a proposed change in federal law could hurt some Maine species the state has worked to protect.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Overdose deaths declined in Maine last year, but not as sharply as the U.S. overall
Data released this week by the U.S. CDC showed a 27% decrease in drug deaths nationwide from 2023 to 2024. Fatal overdoses in Maine dropped by 20%.
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Unified literacy strategy adopted in Farmington-area school district, AI eyed in tech planning
RSU 9 will implement a districtwide literacy approach beginning with K-1 students next year and plans to integrate artificial intelligence as part of a new technology roadmap. The district also received a $46,500 grant to support summer programs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
In the push for a statewide school cellphone ban in Maine, local control could stand in the way
Many teachers, parents and school leaders in Maine support bell-to-bell school phone bans, but lawmakers this month scaled back on a bill, citing overreach of local control.