A tie vote at Thursday’s City Council meeting following passionate testimony on both sides of the issue means the Planning Board will consider an overnight homeless shelter proposal on Augusta’s east side this week.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Snow showers and more cold coming for Maine this week
Several inches of snow may fall in multiple events, and temperatures will drop to the single digits.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Thrifting for Christmas helps shoppers save money, buy sustainably
Resale shops, thrift stores and antiques malls across Maine make it possible to find unique vintage and handcrafted holiday gifts at bargain prices.
Posted inMaine
Franklin County land conserved with climate, recreation in mind
The 3,586-acre South Branch Forest in Dallas Plantation has been permanently protected, the Trust for Public Land said Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine schools explore nature-based playgrounds
More than two dozen schools have added play areas with features like rocks, logs and water. Experts say they can help children develop key skills and cultivate an interest in sustainability and the outdoors.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas | Column
At Montello Elementary School, a substitute teacher left students in tears, and their parents angry, Mark LaFlamme writes.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Augusta’s St. Michael School gets $2.9 million gift
Martha Brenda Shaw attended St. Mary School as a child; it merged with St. Augustine in 2007 to become the St. Michael School.
Posted inFeature Obituary, Maine
Legendary Hallowell historian Sam Webber dies at 89
Webber served as city historian for nearly three decades after a career teaching at Hall-Dale High School.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Greene man charged with animal cruelty says the cat was ‘suffering’
A man was charged last weekend with shooting a cat five times in Greene.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Holiday at the Plaza fills Lewiston with cheer
People pack Dufresne Plaza and Lisbon Street during the city’s annual winter event.