Two cases show the difficulty of holding day cares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves.
Lewiston
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
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Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Less breathing room at top of Varsity Maine field hockey poll
Gaps shrink behind Cheverus and Yarmouth despite huge victories.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mayhem behind top 2 in Varsity Maine boys soccer poll
Lewiston is the big gainer this week, moving up to No. 3 behind Scarborough and Falmouth.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Sheriffs in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties propose regional jail
The sheriffs say overcrowding and rising costs have them searching for ways to save money and improve programs.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine weather forecast: Rain won’t help much with ongoing drought
Even with half an inch of rain forecasted for much of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday, most areas are expected to continue running a precipitation deficit of several inches over the last 3 months.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Things to Do
30 things that should be on every Mainer’s bucket list
Here are the natural wonders to see, events to attend and places to visit if you want to truly know the state.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine doctors face vaccine questions amid shifting federal guidelines
To wary parents, physicians stress that childhood vaccinations have a long, successful record of preventing diseases, with the benefits far outweighing any risks.
Posted inCross Country, Girls Soccer, Golf, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine golf teams gearing up for state championships
Yarmouth won the Class B WMC qualifier after an undefeated regular season.