Portland school district tackles ongoing bus driver shortage
The district is consolidating routes, contracting with outside vendors and offering hiring bonuses and training as well as considering changing
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MaineHousing will spend $21 million on winter shelter for Maine homeless
The state housing authority has issued RFPs to provide overnight warming shelters this winter, and other long-term solutions for next
Read MoreParis mom charged with terrorizing after threatening to ram her car into a school building
Paris parent Aranka Matolcsy was arrested last week after she accused Oxford Hills school district of not properly protecting her
Read MoreHigh Peaks Alliance gets $2 million to rebuild bridge over Sandy River in Farmington
The federal funding will be used to construct a 336-foot span that will link Farmington and Jay via the 14-mile
Read MoreMaine’s agriculture harvest grew in size last year, while national production fell
New USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested.Read
Read MoreFarmington farm works to offset an aging population
Hardy Farm hosts tours, assists with 4-H programs and participates in Dairy Grazing Apprenticeship to help educate and encourage a
Read More“Fill the Strand” event seeks support after weather cancellation
ROCKLAND — An annual food drive and fundraiser needs help meeting its goal after the storm on January 16 forced
Read MoreNathaniel Genao sentenced to 22 years in prison for Machias shooting murder
FILE — Nathaniel Genao of New Bedford, MA pleaded guilty to murder and robbery Tuesday in connection to a drug-related
Read MoreBarn, farm equipment destroyed by fire at MOFGA’s Unity campus
A Saturday fire engulfed a barn at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s educational center in Unity.Read More
Read MoreHallowell city manager gets 7% raise in renewed 2-year contract
Officials said they are pleased with the performance of City Manager Gary Lamb, whose annual salary will increase to nearly
Read MoreBangor man reportedly threatened others with gun over parking space
A Bangor man was arrested on Tuesday and accused of criminal threatening and assault after reportedly waving a gun at
Read MoreTwo men injured in 3-vehicle crash in Peru
A passenger in one of the vehicles remains in critical condition.Read More
Read MoreFewer veterans were hired through a state program last year, but wages are way up
Fewer veterans secured jobs through a state hiring program last year, but those who did saw large wage increases. The
Read MorePhotos: Putting sweets on the shelves in Farmington
Ruth Gauvin of Farmington volunteers at St. Joseph’s Food Pantry.Read More
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