The policy requiring students to take the exams was dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Will Maine governor candidates reject outside spending?
The ‘People’s Pledge’ calls for campaign finance reform, and for candidates to oppose independent expenditures by ‘wealthy, corporate and dark money groups.’
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine Turnpike speed limit lowered as snow arrives just in time for evening commute
Several communities in southern and central Maine have also announced parking bans and early closures. Forecasters say anywhere from 1-2 inches to 5 inches could fall by Wednesday morning.
Posted inMaine, News
How safe is the Gorham battery farm?
Fires at battery farms can be difficult to extinguish, but Cross Town Energy Storage was built with safeguards, its Texas owner says.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
UMaine taps into satellite data to help oyster farmers
A free online dashboard uses the information to help Maine oyster farmers predict time to market.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland approves purchase of police drone after delaying decision last fall
After months of debate, police officials convinced city councilors that the device would not be used to violate privacy and would not be accessed by federal agencies.
Posted inFood, Maine, News
Augusta hospitality students advance to national competition
Capital Area Technical Center took first place in both the culinary and restaurant management events.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Biddeford-Saco Restaurant Week returns this month
The week kicks off early with a March 12 event at Pizza by Alex.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
How a change to net energy billing could cost a few Mainers tens of thousands
A ‘drafting error’ in a 2025 law could force dozens of residents to forfeit investments in community solar. Lawmakers are working on a fix.
Posted inMaine, News
Saco delays vote to repeal mobile home park lot rent moratorium
The pause on rent increases had been requested by residents of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park, who have now reached an agreement with the park owners, according to the city.