The Committee on Education and Cultural affairs voted 7-5 to recommend passing the legislation. It will now go before the House of Representatives.
April 2019
Posted inLocal & State
Concourse businesses in Waterville reopen after water main break fixed, flooding recedes
A Goodwill spokeswoman said Monday that the store on The Concourse was to open at noon after being closed Sunday and Monday morning because of a water main break that caused a flood Sunday behind the store and filled the basement with eight feet of water.
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61-year-old serves as surrogate mother for son, his husband
The family says they’ve received nothing but support.
Posted inCommunity
Litchfield’s DePuy, Pittsfield’s Williams make dean’s list
Students attend Endicott College in Massachusetts
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Algeria’s president, rarely seen since 2013, says he will step down
The fourth term of embattled and ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika ends on April 28.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Gasoline prices continue to rise in northern New England
In Maine, the average price was $2.57 per gallon.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Kellogg sells Keebler and other brands for $1.3 billion
Kellogg acquired Keebler Foods, founded in 1853, in 2001 for $3.86 billion.
Posted inCommunity
Chili Chowder Challenge winners announced
More than 850 people voted for their favorite chilis, chowders, with more than $33,000 raised.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Thornton Tomasetti acquires Maine engineering firm
Portland’s Becker Structural Engineers Inc. specializes in mass timber construction, parking structures and highway bridge projects.