Gardiner-native Matthew Shea will ‘help learners by helping their teachers’ in the school district’s new position.
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As attitudes, laws around working mothers evolve, BIW installs lactation facilities
To be in compliance with Maine state law, an employer must provide a space, other than a bathroom, for nursing mothers to express breast milk for up to 3 years after childbirth.
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‘Finding Our Voices’ exhibit at University of Maine at Augusta lifts veil on domestic violence
Patrisha McLean found her voice after leaving an abusive marriage, and she wants to use it to help lift the shame and stigma that’s attached to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
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Litchfield murder plea agreement could mean prison for teen
Lukas Mironovas, 16, accused of killing his mother, waived his right Wednesday to a court hearing to determine whether he would be prosecuted as a juvenile or adult at the Capital Judicial Center.
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Liz Soares: The library is a place for you
I want those who are going into the trades, the military or the workforce to know that libraries are their lifelong friends, writes Liz Soares.
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Gardiner officials to consider extending Summer Street development agreement
Developers Collaborative, a Portland-based property development company, has been working to build out parcels that city officials acquired along Cobbosseecontee Stream at the edge of the city’s downtown.
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Augusta Council to consider city’s first ever medical marijuana retail store licenses
City officials believe there are more medical marijuana businesses operating in Augusta than the three that have applied for licenses.
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Hallowell officials hosting public meeting Thursday to discuss closed dog park
Mayor Mark Walker announced the meeting last week, adding that public response to the closure has been “loud.”
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Travis Mills Foundation unveils plans for $4.3 million expansion to Rome retreat
Expansion plans, spurred by a large donation from a Powerball winner in Iowa, include a 9,800-square-foot Health and Wellness center to open in 2020.
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Incumbent Lapointe challenged for Hallowell council seat
Incumbent Councilor-at-Large George Lapointe will run against Matthew Radasch, while races for Ward 3 councilor and a RSU 2 school board member are poised to be unopposed.