Some high schools embrace later start times as Legislature considers statewide mandate
A bill by Sen. Mattie Daughtry, D-Brunswick, would mandate an 8:30 a.m. start time for high schools.Read More
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Landfill operator tells lawmakers it has temporary fix to Maine’s sludge disposal crisis
Casella, the operator of the state-owned landfill that had stopped accepting biosolids from wastewater treatment, says it has found a
Read MorePortland City Council approves sale of Thames Street lot despite price, housing concerns
Plans filed with the city call for the development of an office building to be occupied by Wex Inc. at
Read MoreSecurity stepped up at old Kennebec County courthouse after threats, safety concerns
Visitors to the historic building that houses Kennebec County District Attorney’s Office and Probate Court office are now being screened
Read MoreRichmond voters select inaugural school committee members following separation from RSU 2
Residents also approved $40,000 for start-up costs for the district during a special election Tuesday.Read More
Read MoreMurder sentence tossed over Maine judge’s sentencing ‘conundrum’
A judge’s comments about the sentencing presented a problem because defendants are not supposed to be punished for exercising their
Read MoreGorham fire injures two people, displaces 13 tenants
The accidental fire started on a kitchen stove in a first-floor apartment, according to the fire chief.Read More
Read MorePortland school district expects number of multilingual learners will more than double this year
As of the end of January, 612 multilingual students joined the district serving a total of 6,500 students.Read More
Read MoreTemporary shelter for asylum seekers opens at Salvation Army in Portland
The shelter, which is being run by the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition with state funding, was already at capacity when
Read MoreAgents added to U.S. northern border as illegal crossings increase
The team, which started on Monday, will help to deter and disrupt human smuggling activities in the sector that includes
Read MoreMaple syrup producers optimistic about season’s sap run
Warm weather last month allowed for early runs of what some farms report was a particularly tasty product.Read More
Read MoreLegislators urged to help eligible students pay for University of Maine tuition
Educators and advocates urged the Legislature’s education and cultural affairs committee to support 50% tuition vouchers for UMaine System schools
Read MoreFine from driver in crash that killed 3 pedestrians turned over to Augusta for memorial
Robert Santerre has paid $5,000 as part of his sentence for committing a motor vehicle violation resulting in death. That
Read MorePortland VA clinic temporarily closed due to water damage
The clinic on West Commercial Street has been closed for a week and is expected to reopen early next week.
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