Deb Tanner, who started the project in 2016, said the growth comes from an increased need among people in Somerset County.
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Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.
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Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
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Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.
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Fire sends man out 2nd-story window, destroys Waterville home
An excavator was brought in to knock down the home when it was clear the building was unsafe for firefighting.
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Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
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Griffin Mayhew remembered for dedication to education in Mt. Blue schools
The RSU 9 board of directors opened its Dec. 16 meeting with a tribute and moment of silence honoring the late board member, who was elected in June to a three-year term.
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How to park at the Portland International Jetport during the holidays
Most lots are near or at capacity, but you can plan ahead.
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An anonymous Christmas gift in Waterville shows the power of kindness | Column
Giving to those less fortunate is impactful during the holiday season, Amy Calder writes.
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with Rebecca Corbett
Rebecca Corbett, Senior Editor at The New York Times, has guided Pulitzer Prize–winning investigations that exposed workplace harassment, sparking national conversations and the #MeToo movement.