It wasn’t exactly New Orleans, but Catholics in the St. John Valley liked to stir up mischief before the start of Lent.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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UMF researchers want to know, how smart is your cat?
The Maine Cat Lab at the University of Maine at Farmington is conducting the first-ever international study of cat intelligence.
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Four skiers on 1 pair of skis compete in Farmington race
Teams of four skiers, all strapped into the same pair of gigantic wooden skis, attempt to ski as fast as they can as a unit at Titcomb Mountain’s Giant Ski Race.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
While home insurance rates spike elsewhere, Maine leads country in stability
Maine has been the least impacted by climate change-fueled insurance rate increases nationwide, a new report finds.
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A new bill could make it easier for Mainers to get small loans. It would also allow lenders to charge more.
Supporters claim the measure would help people in need of emergency funds, but opponents say it would undo protections against predatory lenders.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell begins national search for new city manager
The search, expected to take 3-4 months to complete, comes days after the City Council accepted current City Manager Gary Lamb’s resignation, effective in June.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Trump has some Canadians rethinking their Maine vacation plans
Tariff threats and political insults could put millions of dollars for Maine’s tourism industry at risk.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Maine’s coldest case: Police still don’t know who killed Kenny Wood Jr. in Auburn in 1954
Despite years of investigation, authorities have never figured out who murdered the 12-year-old from Gray.
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USDA announces Title IX investigation into UMaine
The announcement comes a day after the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation into the Maine Department of Education and a Maine school district.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Biggest ever Skijor Skowhegan meshes Scandinavian sport with economic impact
Thousands braved the cold and wind at the Skowhegan Fairgrounds to watch horses pull people on skis and snowboards.