A resolution, passed by a committee Monday and to be taken up by the full school board in March, is meant to address declining enrollment, financial pressures and underutilization in Maine’s largest district.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine bill seeks $5M to bolster reproductive health care amid Trump cuts
The bill would protect access to family planning services in Maine, proponents said at a hearing Wednesday.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill to force schools to share employee conduct records gets support, questions
The bill from Lewiston Sen. Margaret Rotundo mandates greater disclosure of school employee conduct when applying for new jobs.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
What does it take to compete in the Can-Am sled dog races? Maine mushers explain
Mainers will compete in the 30-mile, 100-mile and 250-mile distances this weekend.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Democrats bolstered by win in Lewiston election; Republicans see momentum in narrow loss
Political analysts, however, say voters shouldn’t put too much stock in the results of special elections.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
In State of the Union, Trump says fraud ‘even worse’ in Maine than in Minnesota
The president announced that Vice President JD Vance would conduct a ‘war on fraud’ in Maine and other states.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Man arrested after crash that killed dog in Westbrook
Man charged with aggravated driving to endanger, eluding an officer, aggravated cruelty to animals, violation of conditions of release, violating probation.
Posted inMaine, Sports
Waterville, Winslow host Special Olympics Maine 2026 Winter Games
Speed skating races were held at Colby College, Quarry Road Recreation Area hosted snowshoe and cross country competitions and opening ceremonies and a dance are planned at Winslow High School.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Trump says he can stop data centers from raising energy costs. What does it mean for Maine?
In his State of the Union, the president said he had negotiated a ‘new ratepayer protection pledge’ with large tech companies.
Posted inMaine, News
Here’s what Maine law says about junk fees when renting an apartment
Property owners are prohibited from imposing certain fees for services that don’t meet basic health and safety requirements.