Public comment at the Regional School Unit 19 meeting Tuesday night abruptly ended when people started arguing about a student’s suspension.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Western Maine sugarhouses open for Maine Maple Sunday weekend
Maple producers across Western Maine will welcome visitors March 21-22 for Maine Maple Sunday weekend with demonstrations, tastings and family activities.
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How Backyard Farms in Madison came to rely on migrant labor
Dozens of contracted migrant workers at the facility, which once promised to employ hundreds of locals, have been detained in recent immigration enforcement operations.
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Tilton Pond to focus on preventing spread of invasive plant to nearby waters
State officials say swollen bladderwort is widespread in Tilton Pond, making eradication unrealistic.
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Fiber internet available in 96% of Franklin County after expansion push, officials say
The Greater Franklin Development Council briefed the town on regional broadband expansion and economic initiatives that have been in progress for more than two years.
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Live Nation could lose exclusive ticketing rights at Bangor concert venue under settlement
Maine Savings Amphitheater, which has an exclusive ticketing contract with Ticketmaster, is one of 13 venues nationwide that may be affected by the proposed settlement.
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Record-breaking warmth in northern Maine to be followed by another dose of snow
Bangor, Millinocket and Houlton set records for high temperatures this early in the year.
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Maine’s February home sales at lowest level since before pandemic
Just 691 homes were bought and sold last month, while the median price was $395,000, a slight increase over last year.
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UMaine to return human remains, burial objects to Wabanaki Nations
The remains and tools were excavated from sites across the state starting in the 1960s.
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Fryeburg Fair rethinks its schedule after rift last year between local ag fairs
The decision to start a day early in 2025 meant it coincided with the final day of the Cumberland Fair, creating tension between the events’ organizers.