Staff have criticized the rollout of a new student information system from Anthology, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week.
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State investigating report that 250 ballots were mailed to a Newburgh woman
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ office said it was aware of ‘serious allegations’ that packages of ballots were mailed to a single voter this week.
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Anson man dies in Embden logging accident, police say
Daniel Nile, 46, was struck by a falling tree while working with his father Tuesday, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.
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Trump administration denies appeal for Farmington Upward Bound funds
The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
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Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in Maine
Several clubs are holding album-release parties this weekend and a film event tied to the album opens at theaters Friday.
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Have billboards been banned in Maine since 1977? | Fact brief
Just 4 states have broad bans on billboard advertisements in an effort to preserve their natural beauty.
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Live in Maine and affected by the shutdown? We want to hear from you.
The Portland Press Herald is interested in hearing from federal workers and others in the state who expect to see impacts.
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What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican bill to keep funding the government
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Northern Light, Anthem contract talks stall ahead of midnight deadline
Northern Light Health physicians and medical providers will be out of network for patients with Anthem plans starting Wednesday, and it is unclear when negotiations on a new contract will resume.
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Federal government shutdown has begun
Independent Sen. Angus King voted with Republicans to keep the government open. But the 55-45 vote on a bill to extend federal funding for 7 weeks failed.