Of the 13 individuals nominated to serve as commissioners of state agencies, seven are women.
2019
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Taxpayer cost of LePage’s stay at Trump hotel to finally be released?
It’s one of several public records requests that the former governor failed to fulfill before leaving office. His successor is expected to address them promptly.
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Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Make room for ‘neurodiverse’
“Mentally different” Mainers have a lot to offer, as long as they get the right help.
Posted inOp-Eds
Maine Compass: Investing in pre-K programs is key to stronger Maine workforce
If we don’t act now, Maine may fall off the cliff.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Bridgton bookstore says goodbye to shop cat
On Dec. 14, Serge, 17, made his last trip to the Bridgton Veterinary Hospital.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill seeks to reduce state reliance on Long Creek Youth Development Center
Legislator Michael Brennan is calling for a task force to offer practices that phase out the need for the youth incarceration facility in South Portland.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Residents recycled over 1,000 Christmas trees at Westbrook farm
The supply should keep the goats at Smiling Hill Farm ‘happy’ until summer, the farm says on Facebook.
Posted inNation & World
Saudi woman detained while trying to flee family details plight on Twitter
She says authorities in Thailand confiscated her passport and were holding her Sunday at an airport hotel room in Bangkok.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Standoff in South Portland occurred after execution of federal search warrant
The warrant was obtained by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, a Maine Drug Enforcement Agency official says.