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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Skillin principal is Maine Association of School Libraries’ administrator of the year
Bethany Connolly, who received the award for her steadfast support of the South Portland school’s library programs, has been its principal for nine years.
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Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren’t sure it will last.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Iron Chef Jose Garces launches culinary studio in Biddeford
Garces will host pop-up dinners and cooking classes in the Pepperell Mill campus space.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
Lady Oyster opening oyster bar in Bath
The Parlor launches May 2 with a 4-seat space where customers can order oyster flights.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine
These Mainers nurture a passion for growing orchids
Orchids are finicky, demanding just the right conditions to thrive. Some people go to great lengths to provide them.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Forget April showers: Spring in central Maine is fire season
As fire departments across the state fight daily brush fires in April, here’s how to stay safe.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Legislature declines to fund study about pay for Maine prosecutors
Prosecutors have argued that public defenders are eligible for higher salaries, while their offices struggle across the state with turnover and high caseloads.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine starts the week with winter-like temperatures and a few snowflakes in spots
The National Weather Service expects many communities to come close to breaking records for low temperatures Monday night, with chances of rain and even snow showers continuing throughout the week.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Which housing bills will, won’t or might become law in Maine this year
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.