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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Gardiner school district community remains divided over transgender student policy
While some parents want to see changes to the district's policy that allows students to use bathrooms of the gender they identify with, the district's attorney advised that rescinding the policy or making major changes to it could result in litigation.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2024
Trans students at Gardiner Area High School defend bathroom policy following wave of complaints
"This policy helps trans kids like me feel safe at school and in their skin," said sophomore Jay Dostie at a recent MSAD 11 school board meeting.
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PublishedDecember 4, 2023
Thousands without power as central Maine deals with season’s first snowstorm
Reported snowfall totals in the region ranged from 5 to 11 inches Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Gray.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Cape Elizabeth farm among 5 across state poised for expansion after receiving federal grants
With its $250,000 grant, Jordan's Farm is working to build its retail business through branding, marketing, and outreach.
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PublishedOctober 9, 2023
Pittston man connected to Lisbon murder dies of gunshot wound
Benjamin Peterson died Friday night as a result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound sustained early in the day after allegedly shooting and killing former girlfriend Kylee Turcotte, State Police said.
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PublishedJuly 27, 2023
More than 2,200 athletes to compete in Ironman half-triathlon as race returns to Augusta area
The event was a boon to the local economy last year, bringing $2.6 million to central Maine hotels, restaurants and other businesses.
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PublishedFebruary 24, 2023
Chelsea man found not guilty of Pittston sexual assault
Defense attorneys for Jesse W. Morang said police failed to properly investigate the allegations against him.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Group announces 260 acres of Pittston land now preserved as ‘forever wild’
The land was donated to the Northeast Wilderness Trust, which said the 'Tidal Bends Wilderness Preserve' contains a freshwater tidal zone and a mature forest that appears to have not been logged for many decades.
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PublishedOctober 22, 2022
Postal Service staffing shortages prompting alarming delays for central Mainers
Across the region, businesses and residents are complaining that spotty mail delivery is delaying checks, bills and medications, but with about 100 vacancies for Postal Service workers in Maine and a low unemployment rate, it's not clear service will improve any time soon.
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