Opponents, mostly from outside the district, have raised concerns about gender-affirming care and parental notification. But a majority of board members, as well as most members of the public who spoke Thursday, said the proposal should move forward.
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Mother of woman shot in Standish describes daughter’s ‘volatile’ relationship with suspect
Brandon Libby, 37, is accused of killing Amanda Brown, his girlfriend and the mother of two of his children, on June 14, 2021.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Development of retail store could bring new business to Fairfield
The 10,500-square-foot retail store would be developed at 211 Center Road, according to the town’s conditional use permit.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Businesses will pay for packaging disposal under new state rules
The state Board of Environmental Protection adopted the rules Thursday despite opponents saying the regulations are unclear and the costs will be passed on to consumers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
To improve teacher workforce, report says Maine needs better pathways
A new report from Educate Maine offers recommendations to improve educator recruitment and retention. The report is based on interviews with about 250 teachers statewide.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
One of 2 men rescued from Maine woods could lose toes
Sidney Hoyt was only wearing socks and sandals when he stepped out of his car to look for help after he and a friend got turned around on snowy rural roads northeast of Bangor.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Second Phillips man charged in connection to a wave of local burglaries, thefts
Franklin Sheriff’s deputies arrested Stephen L. Haines Jr., 51, of Phillips on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Susan Collins praises Utah’s Mitt Romney as he leaves U.S. Senate
Maine’s senior senator hails Romney’s intelligence, imagination and integrity.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Hallowell officials directed to come up with final round of cuts
The city’s Finance Committee has asked City Manager Gary Lamb to work with department heads to find an additional 7% to 10% in spending to freeze in the current municipal budget in an effort to limit increases to property taxes.
Posted inMaine, News
Storm causes slippery road conditions Thursday morning
The rain and snow are expected to taper off throughout the morning.