No ICE presence has been reported at local K-12 schools as of Friday, but schools are setting protocols as President Donald Trump continues to announce new rules regarding illegal immigration.
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Bates College joins national group to help low-income students attend elite schools
The nonprofit Questbridge adds Bates College, Harvard College and the University of Richmond to its roster of partners in higher education.
Doctors testify about infant’s injuries in Buckfield father’s murder trial in Auburn
Trevor Averill is accused in the July 2020 death of 2-month-old daughter Harper Averill.
Golden bill would force federal agencies to have offices outside DC
Bureaucrats should operate closer to the people impacted by federal rules and regulations, the lawmaker said.
St. Mary’s hospital system sues federal government over withheld Medicare payments
With Medicare payments being withheld, the health system has less than 10 days of cash on hand, according to the complaint filed with the United States District Court Friday.
Central Maine Healthcare to be acquired by California-based nonprofit
Leaders of Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, have struggled with funding deficits and have been looking for ways to inject new capital into its hospitals.
Rep. Jared Golden backs 2 constitutional amendments
The Democrat is seeking term limits and an amendment that would require a supermajority to pass almost all bills before the Senate.
Auburn council gifts land for ‘housing first’ project
If grant funds are awarded, the Auburn Housing Authority and Developers Collaborative would build housing for homeless people.
3 injured in shooting, stabbing incident Saturday in Auburn
Two men were injured in a shooting, and a third in a stabbing, at 45 Smith St. early Saturday morning.
Muhammad Ali statue to reflect a ‘timeless’ pose for anniversary of bout with Sonny Liston in Lewiston
The statue is well on its way toward being unveiled May 25 to mark the 60th anniversary of Ali’s knockout of Liston at what is now called The Colisée, sculptor Zenos Frudakis said.