WATERVILLE — The Atkins Printing Service downtown will close later this month after 102 years in business, because of the tough economy and inability to effectively compete in an evolving marketplace, according to co-owner Jim Mitchell.

AUGUSTA — The Maine House voted 76-66 Monday to support a bill that removes the collective bargaining rights for private child care providers who receive state subsidies.

AUGUSTA — A proposal to expand The Red Barn restaurant’s parking lot by about 20,000 square feet goes to the Planning Board tonight.

AUGUSTA — When today’s seventh-graders graduate from high school, they will have earned diplomas by showing what they know, regardless of how long they have been in school.

SACO — A ferry service for commuters who go to the University of New England has begun a trial run.

At 1:15 p.m., criminal mischief was reported at Greentree Apartments on New England Road.

AUGUSTA — Officials hope a funding formula change could bring more students to Capital Area Technical Center without dramatically increasing costs for the regional center or the eight schools sending students there.

AUGUSTA — The Maine Human Rights Commission on Monday sided with complainants in two local cases, including one against the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter in Waterville.