Three central Maine students have followed very different paths to reach high school graduation, and they say they’re ready to take on their next challenges.
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Changes to energy tax credits could raise Maine’s electricity costs
Congress is weighing the early termination of handful of tax credits related to installing solar panels, shifting to electric vehicles and building more energy efficient homes.
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Waterville sees modest tax rate increase with new budget
A statistical property revaluation, whose results are expected soon, could lower the city’s property tax rate, officials say.
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Maine lawmakers’ home addresses pulled from state websites after Minnesota killings
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said the addresses for legislative candidates were removed from her office’s website ‘out of an abundance of caution.’
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Augusta bird attack prompts trail closure at Bond Brook Trails
‘Two pounds of fury:’ Officials believe a nesting goshawk is defending its territory and is attacking people it deems threatening.
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Lots of passion, not much policy at summit of New England, Canadian leaders
While American leaders, including Gov. Janet Mills, emphasized the vital role of Canadian tourists, Canadian premiers said they’re telling constituents to ‘travel around Canada.’
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Windsor man arrested on arson charge following vehicle fire in Somerville
Man allegedly set fire to a vehicle in Somerville that had been stolen in Augusta.
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How Maine is creating homes in forgotten and unlikely places
Faced with a vexing housing crisis, Mainers are finding ways to build homes in abandoned and undeveloped spaces. But costs, public opposition and an uncertain economy are impeding progress.
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Augusta donor breast milk dispensary debuts
The second of its kind in Maine, the dispensary opened April 15 at Kennebec Pediatrics.
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Thousands in Maine march at ‘No Kings’ rallies to protest Trump policies
The nationwide demonstrations came hours before President Donald Trump’s military parade through Washington, which coincided with the Army’s 250th anniversary and his 79th birthday.