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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue schools: In a school district ‘mired in crisis,’ residents call for accountability
About 200 people packed the RSU 9 board of directors meeting last week to air comments on the middle school principal’s controversial Halloween costume.
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Posted inHealth, News
Agencies that help Mainers navigate Medicare overbooked as enrollment deadline looms
Questions about the terminated Medicare Advantage plans and confusion from the federal government are driving a high number of calls for enrollment assistance.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine center guiding local opioid settlement spending says data will be public early next year
The University of Southern Maine-based center is providing technical support as millions of dollars flow into local governments to combat the crisis.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
How Mainers celebrated Thanksgiving 100 years ago
Local newspapers detailed many aspects of Thanksgiving 1925, from sales on food to social gatherings across Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Food & Dining, Health, Maine, News
Waterville soup kitchen plans expansion, capital campaign
The organization bought the 38 College Ave. building it had been leasing half of so it could double its space.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
Waterville’s Festival of Trees kicks off holiday season
The annual event draws thousands and raises funds for local food insecurity and workforce development initiatives.
Posted inNews
Gardiner students gather to assemble Thanksgiving baskets
Anna Chadwick captures National Honor Society members from Gardiner Area High School working to make the holiday better for many area families.
Posted inMaine, News
Rockland student dies after being hit by bus
The child, who was struck Friday, was taken by medical helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Posted inMaine Crime
Farmington marijuana operation violated state law, U.S. attorneys say
Some industry members say the conviction of Lucas Sirois puts legitimate cannabis businesses at risk. Prosecutors say law-abiding operations have nothing to worry about.