The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge
The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.
Posted inMaine
Augusta Civic Center draws Vietnam era veterans for breakfast
Anna Chadwick captures event hosted by the Travis Mills Foundation to thank and say ‘welcome home’ to those who served during the Vietnam War.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak
Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan art show to raise gas money for an Athens student to travel
Ester Franklin, organizer of the 2nd annual Gas Money Picture Show, knows the importance of travel: she grew up off the grid in Brighton Plantation and has since lived around the globe.
Posted inMaine
Waterville church makes room for parking
Two buildings owned by First Church of Waterville were razed Wednesday to make room for expanded parking and a second access point for the church. Photos by Morning Sentinel photographer Rich Abrahamson.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gun control debate returns to Maine State House as lawmakers take up new bills
Lawmakers heard proposals for banning bump stocks and other rapid-fire devices, prohibiting untraceable ‘ghost guns’ and easing Maine’s concealed carry law.
Posted inHealth, Leslie Bridgers, Maine
InterMed wants patients to be kinder. We need more from doctors, too.
If medical offices provided more help navigating our health care system, they might see fewer frustrated patients.