It is obvious our democracy is in a fragile state, and for good reason. For decades both Democrats and Republicans have in one way or another facilitated the movement of vast amounts of wealth to the richest in the land while middle class wages, living standards and job security have all been eroded, and poverty […]
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Maine Educational Opportunity – recent grads take notice
Opportunity Maine Tax Credit reimburses student loan payments for college graduates that live and work in Maine.
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Bath shipyard tax break gets initial House OK
BATH — A state tax break for Bath Iron Works received initial approval Tuesday in the state House of Representatives, passing 117-31. The approval of LD 1781 follows a March 6 vote of 11-2 by the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Taxation that the bill “ought to pass as amended.” The Senate was expected to vote […]
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Appeals court: Topsham student has no right to record school day
TOPSHAM — A U.S. appeals court ruled Monday that a special education student does not have a right under the First Amendment to wear a recording device in school. The Boston-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which first heard the case Jan. 8, ruled in favor of School Administrative District 75 and […]
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Appeals court: Topsham student has no right to record school day
TOPSHAM — A U.S. appeals court ruled Monday that a special education student does not have a right under the First Amendment to wear a recording device in school. The Boston-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which first heard the case Jan. 8, ruled in favor of School Administrative District 75 and […]
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Brunswick, Topsham join March for Our Lives
About 1,000 people in Topsham and Brunswick joined the March 24 March for Our Lives, the national protest against gun violence. Traffic on Maine Street in Brunswick was halted for a few minutes while hundreds walked across the Green Bridge to join a rally at the Brunswick Mall. (Keith Spiro / For The Forecaster) A […]
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Brunswick, Topsham join March for Our Lives
About 1,000 people in Topsham and Brunswick joined the March 24 March for Our Lives, the national protest against gun violence. Traffic on Maine Street in Brunswick was halted for a few minutes while hundreds walked across the Green Bridge to join a rally at the Brunswick Mall. (Keith Spiro / For The Forecaster) A […]
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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Portland nonprofit promotes planting native seeds to encourage biodiversity
PORTLAND — With the advent of spring, many people start dreaming about summertime blooms and fresh garden produce. When they do, the Wild Seed Project, a Portland-based nonprofit, wants them to focus on increasing their use of native plants. Native plants are important, according to Heather McCargo, executive director of the seed program, because they help […]
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VIA PRESS HERALD: Press Herald owner Reade Brower will acquire newspapers in Biddeford and Brunswick
The deal also will include Mainely Media’s array of weekly publications in southern Maine.