The Westbrook School Committee, in a first reading April 2, passed a $53.4 million spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. The action “pleased” Superintendent Peter Lancia. “It was developed and is needs based,” Lancia told Westbrook Now in an email April 3. “It’s a very, very lean budget, but we are confident […]
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Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, sending stocks soaring, but again raises taxes on Chinese imports
Facing a global market meltdown after his tariffs took effect Wednesday, the president abruptly backed down on most of the import taxes — except for those on China.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
At the Portland Museum of Art, florists offer a fresh perspective
Art in Bloom showcases the work of more than 20 artists creating floral installations in response to specific works on view at the museum.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers could see higher taxes if US cuts local bond exemptions
Officials say removing the exemptions to reduce federal spending would dramatically increase the cost of borrowing money, raising the cost of projects and the burden on taxpayers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Portland school board advances $171.7 million budget to City Council
Public comments on the budget this year have been generally positive, although advocates for hourly staff at Portland Adult Education called on the district to increase pay and benefits for those employees.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Bridgton man charged with threatening to shoot Trump
The man allegedly told an undercover Secret Service agent that he planned to kill the president.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Portland adopts 2025-26 calendar with Yom Kippur and Eid al-Fitr
Dozens of Muslim students, teachers, parents and community members turned out to support the change, which the board approved unanimously.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Wells becomes 1st Maine police department to agree to assist ICE
Wells officers will aid Immigration and Customs Enforcement through a ‘task force model’ in which local law enforcement officers are extended ‘limited immigration authority with ICE oversight’ during routine duties.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine House Republicans fall short of repealing ban on paramilitary activities
The ban was enacted last year amid reports that a neo-Nazi group was planning to establish a training camp in northern Maine.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Maine Legislature to discuss three-year halt on artificial turf installation
The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.