More than 1,000 adults looking to learn English are sitting on local waitlists. Programs like those in Portland, Westbrook and Gorham are looking at collaborative solutions.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Sheriff: Madison man arrested after stabbing landlord
Daniel Nordin, 59, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Posted inBusiness, News
Solar worker in Hancock County died from heart disease, not electrocution
Edwin Kendall Jones, 52, was initially believed to be the first solar farm worker in Maine killed by an electric shock.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Three Cony students have vegetarian options added to the school lunch menu
Two juniors and a senior at Cony High School decided to take charge when they noticed some of their friends were not eating school lunches. Now there are more lunch options for everyone.
Posted inDo This, Maine
Catch a Maine Celtics game, see a concert by candlelight or hit a bar for some board games
The Maine Celtics take on Capital City Go-Go on Friday and Sunday.
Posted inMaine
Waterville considers 4-day workweek for City Hall employees
South Portland and Gorham went to a four-day workweek in 2023, and Lewiston changed to a four-day workweek in September.
Posted inMaine, News
Westbrook Fire Department isolates large fuel spill in Presumpscot River
The oil was flowing from the storm drain system into the river.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Maine judge caught up in deal with Republicans to scrap some Biden nominees
Under a deal between Republican and Democratic senators, Superior Court Justice Julia Lipez is no longer expected to be confirmed to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine LifeFlight helicopter disrupted by laser strike
A laser was pointed at a LifeFlight helicopter last week while it was flying back to its base in Sanford.
Posted inMaine, News
Skowhegan hospice hit by embezzlement to raise funds with wreath business
Central Maine Wreath is donating 25% of its sales on Saturday to Hospice Volunteers of Somerset County, which has had financial struggles after its former director embezzled thousands of dollars.