739 students received diplomas Thursday at The Colisée in Lewiston.
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Bernie Sanders to rally with candidates Platner, Jackson in Portland and Orono
U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner and Maine gubernatorial candidate Troy Jackson will join Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders at 2 events over Memorial Day weekend.
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Oakland mobile home owners rally to stop rent increases: ‘We’re not being heard’
At the midpoint of a 90-day rent freeze, residents say Oakland hasn’t made progress toward passing a rent stabilization ordinance.
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JD Vance says $46M in improper MaineCare payments ‘tip of the iceberg’
Gov. Janet Mills responds by saying that the state has always zealously fought fraud.
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5 teens charged in Madison break-ins
The sheriff’s office received reports Sunday of several motor vehicle break-ins and homes with broken windows.
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Farmington middle school sees jump in sports participation
More than 30% of Mt. Blue Middle School students are participating in spring sports this year as the school expands athletic and student engagement opportunities.
Posted inMaine, News
Thousands of Mainers no longer receiving SNAP benefits
Historic changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program removed work exemptions and shifted more administrative costs to states.
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Farmington selects firm for Main Street construction project
The $2.66 million contract for the Main Street Phase 1 rebuild will go to Scully Construction of Smithfield after answering questions about experience, staffing and project timelines.
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Augusta school board changes public comment policy after free speech ruling
Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday’s meeting to protest the board’s new version, saying it was ‘still unconstitutional.’
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Maine track athlete goes viral with cartwheel save during hurdles race
Sofia Cutter, a Greely sophomore, performed the remarkable move to stay on her feet at a meet in York last week.