The federal DHHS says the state is in violation of Title IX and must accept a proposed resolution, which includes returning federal funding and retraining staff, or risk referral to the Justice Department ‘for appropriate action.’
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Vassalboro sewer customers seek rate relief at legislative hearing
State Sen. Richard Bradstreet, R-Kennebec, will present a bill Tuesday seeking $2 million from the state’s general fund to help pay down the debt of the Vassalboro Sanitary District.
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Warm weather, rain bring small ice jams to central, western Maine
Emergency management officials and weather forecasters were keeping an eye on the rivers in western and central Maine as a storm system brought rain and warm temperatures to the region Monday, raising concerns over ice jams and flooding.
Posted inBusiness, Central Maine Eats, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News
Winslow mainstay Bee’s Snack Bar closes after 77 years
While Bee’s operated for nearly eight decades through natural disasters and economic swings, the owners say the closure of the Ticonic Bridge for repairs and high operating costs have taken their toll.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Kennebec County sheriff stalking case set for trial in Skowhegan
Prosecutors agreed last year to move the case to Somerset County and drop one stalking charge against Nicholas Worthing, of Pittston, who has gone through a dozen defense lawyers over four years.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Bill would devote $6M per year to support Maine community college students
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and community college leaders say students receiving free tuition often need support in other areas — including housing, food and counseling — to succeed in higher education.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine doles out last of $60M storm recovery fund to 40 businesses
It brings the total to 217 businesses, nonprofits and working waterfronts awarded funding after a series of storms in late 2023 and early 2024 decimated the coast and inland communities.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
‘It’s our therapy’: Knitting group binds community together
From the isolation of the pandemic and other circumstances, a group of women have come together at a Waterville yarn and fabric store to knit and build friendships.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Closure of Sabattus Primary School to get public hearing
No vote will be taken at the meeting. Sabattus, Wales and Litchfield residents are encouraged to attend.