Cheverus climbs poll after big victories over rivals; Leavitt inches higher.
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Advocates urge state to shore up Maine’s child care system
Funding for the system has been caught up in a budget fight between Gov. Janet Mills and Democratic lawmakers.
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School leaders want more options to restrain students with violent behavior
District leaders are concerned about increasing behavioral issues in schools just a few years after the state raised the threshold to physically restrain or seclude students.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Maine breweries seek growth solutions in challenging times
As the craft beer market plateaus nationally and Maine’s market becomes more competitive than ever, local brewers turn to new alternative products and other innovations.
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Former Miss Maine Basketball Jaycie Christopher transferring to USM
The Skowhegan Area High School graduate and 2022 Miss Maine Basketball winner played three seasons with the Black Bears.
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Ice cream guide: Here’s where you can get a scoop (or 2) in central, southern and Midcoast Maine
Vacationland is ice cream land in the summer when many seasonal ice cream shops serve up their frozen treats.
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Follow 3 Mainers whose social media accounts offer inspiration of different kinds
A woman using music to recover from illness, a couple who make the old beautiful again and an influencer whose own followers keep him going.
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Pingree to hold in-person town halls as more constituents demand to meet with lawmakers
The Democrat, who represents the solidly blue 1st District, is the only member of Maine’s congressional delegation to schedule a town hall since President Donald Trump returned to office.
Posted inSports
Experienced coaches lead Maine Gladiators youth hockey squads to nationals
The Auburn-based teams are led by former Lewiston Maineiacs coach Jeff Guay and current Maine Nordiques assistant Caleb Labrie.
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Lobster seltzer? Elephant bones in Portland? April Fools’ pranks spread on Maine social media
Other jokes included Ramona’s suggesting a radical overhaul of its Italian hoagie and the Department of Transportation joking about ‘squirrel skywalks.’