A parent of a student at the school and a teacher there told MSAD 49 directors Thursday that there’s a hostile environment at the school where students regularly use racial slurs and LGBTQ+ teens are bullied and harassed.
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Benton residents return Cyr to board, approve change to tax payments
In municipal elections held Tuesday, Robin Cyr was elected to a one-year term on the Board of Select Persons.
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Skowhegan series to feature Penobscot Nation speaker June 23
The Skowhegan History House Museum & Research Center plans to continue its Wabanaki Voices Speaker Series with Maria Girouard of Penobscot Nation. The talk is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23, at Tewksbury Hall, on the island in Skowhegan. She will present The Original Meaning and Intent of the Maine Indian Land Claims. Masks […]
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Gardiner’s class of ’66 to hold reunion July 16
The Gardiner Maine Class of 1966 plans to hold its 56th class reunion from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 16, at the American Legion Hall on Griffin Street in Gardiner. Hot dogs and hamburgers as well as a potluck meal will be served; Music from the 1960s will be played. A cash bar will be available, […]
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New Sharon student makes Bismarck State College president’s honor roll
BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Burdin of New Sharon has been named to the 2022 spring semester president’s honor roll at Bismarck State College. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 GPA on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify.
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4-H summer learning series to kick off July 5
ORONO — University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H plans to offer its hands-on virtual summer learning series from Tuesday, July 5 to Friday, Aug. 5. More than 20 workshops will be open to all youth aged 5 to 18 years old. The UMaine Extension 4-H Summer Learning Series includes hands-on workshops in the fields of […]
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Independence Day Parade to take place July 3 in Jay, Livermore Falls
It has been two years since the parade has been held because of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Clinton residents give OK to $3.3 million municipal budget at Town Meeting
Voters on Tuesday approved all but two articles on the town warrant and reelected several town officials.
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Perkins wins Senate District 16 Republican nomination after ranked-choice count
State elections officials announce state Rep. Michael Perkins has defeated Kevin Kitchin 922 to 845 to win the Republican nomination for Senate district that covers greater Waterville.
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Farmington library begins summer reading program
My Everyday Escape Summer Reading Program is scheduled to begin Friday, June 17, at the Farmington Public Library, 117 Academy St. The program will end Aug. 11. During the program children of all ages read and listen to books in any format, from any source. They must keep track of their progress in order to […]