Auburn School Committee ratified a three-year deal between the district and about a hundred of its staff, which outlines 3% raises for each year, plus new paid lunch breaks, a 3-day bereavement leave and other improved benefits.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws
The swift selection of Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, to be U.S. attorney general came about 6 hours after Matt Gaetz withdrew.
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Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, Politics, Schools and Education
Bates College experts say 2024 election results offer mixed picture, potential changes
Two Bates College professors offered their views on what to make of this month’s election during Thursday’s Great Falls Forum.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
After a dry few weeks, Maine will be singing in the rain
The period from September 1 through November 20 was the driest on record in Bangor and Caribou, and the second driest on record in Portland.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Four takeaways from former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s exit as Trump attorney general pick
Gaetz announced suddenly Thursday that he’s withdrawing from consideration, amid continued revelations about sexual misconduct claims against him, questions about a looming House Ethics Committee report and resistance from his fellow Republicans.
Posted inBusiness, News
3 Maine counties now have median home price over $500,000
The state’s ongoing inventory shortage, coupled with the high demand for single-family homes, has led to a record-breaking year for home prices in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Construction begins on York County recovery, training centers
The $44 million project in Alfred will be completed in about 18 to 24 months.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Church suing UMaine System over sale of Belfast center also files protest
The appeal process with the university system puts a temporary pause on the sale of the Hutchinson Center.
Posted inMaine, News
Norridgewock home where 46 shih tzus were seized had prior complaints, affidavit shows
An Oct. 24 search of the property revealed 48 dogs, including 46 that were white or tan shih tzus, and five cats, all of which were seized by the state, according to Maine’s animal seizure identification log.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Recount in Sanford election tie goes to incumbent Republican accused of choking wife
Rep. Lucas Lanigan, who defeated Democrat Patricia Kidder by one vote, has been charged with aggravated domestic violence assault for allegedly choking his wife. She has asked the charge to be dropped, but officials say they plan to pursue the case against Lanigan.