Board members decided George J. Mitchell School, named for the former U.S. senator with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, will revert to its original name, Brookside Elementary School.
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Maine public defense agency will soon run out of money to pay private lawyers
An emergency funding bill failed to garner initial support from the Maine House Republicans, who offered a competing proposal that would take away collective bargaining rights from the state-employed public defenders.
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine Turnpike Authority to offer E-ZPass stickers as cheaper alternative to transponders
While cheaper, the stickers cannot be moved between vehicles like transponders can.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Winthrop schools consider aligning with Trump’s transgender policies
Some school officials cautioned that the policy shift could risk the Winthrop district being added to an ongoing lawsuit against Maine school districts that have implemented similar changes.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine school district leaders agree funding formula update is overdue
A bill to reform the long-criticized EPS formula got support from districts around the state at a hearing Monday. Some said it could go even further in reducing inequities.
Posted inMaine, News
Gorham filling a gap with Main Street sewer extension
The enlarged sewer service is aimed at helping the town attract development.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Trial date set for former Lewiston city councilor accused of gun theft
Iman Osman resigned shortly after he was indicted in December on one count of receiving stolen property and one count of theft by unauthorized taking.
Posted inMaine, News
How Lisbon’s interim manager proposes to shrink the next town budget
After a spike in property tax bills last year, the town’s budget proposal reduces spending by nearly $1 million.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Chellie Pingree built a farm-to-politics career. Now she’s working with MAHA moms.
From healthy foods to a clean environment, the Maine Democrat has found common ground with the movement that has made some key environmental issues mainstream.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
3 takeaways from Westbrook’s $58.6M proposed school budget
The proposed budget includes a nearly 10% increase in spending compared to last year.