The unseasonable weather, with temperatures reaching for 50 degrees, made being a spectator for the Special Olympics Maine Winter Games a delight, according to the mother of one athlete.
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Maine educators ask Legislature to increase teachers’ minimum salary
A bill before the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee would raise the minimum teacher salary in Maine from $40,000 to $50,000 over the next 5 years.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
King, Pingree condemn firings of 7 Togus employees, including 5 veterans
Sen. Susan Collins said she has been in touch with the Trump administration about the firings at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Augusta but defended the White House’s right to make changes to services at the VA.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Hundreds of apartments headed for East End, Thompson’s Point
Two projects approved by the Portland Planning Board this week will add much-needed housing — but for one of them, the lack of parking could spell trouble.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Dennis Dechaine files another appeal for new trial
Superior Court Justice Bruce Mallonee denied Dechaine’s previous request, which alleged prosecutors erred during the original jury trial 36 years ago.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency
Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
Portland is restaurant-obsessed. And should be.
Talking about where we’ve eaten lately and what places we want to try has become our collective pastime.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
Posted inMaine, News
Latest pedestrian death in Portland raises questions about safety near homeless shelter
Justin Mitchell was hit and killed by a car Sunday night as he was walking on Riverside Street near the Portland homeless shelter, where advocates say there long have been concerns about pedestrian safety.
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Backyard flocks in Maine at risk of Avian Flu
On Feb. 11, Maine conservation officials elevated the risk to high after several wild birds tested positive.