Zachary Hanley and Meaghan Carlson are vying for the seat that Carlson now holds on the Gardiner-area school board.
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Graham Platner’s campaign manager steps down, cites wife’s pregnancy
Although unrelated to recent controversies, Kevin Brown’s departure is the latest shake-up for the political newcomer’s insurgent bid for U.S. Senate.
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Are 40% of homeless people veterans? | Fact brief
The number of homeless veterans fell 8% nationwide between 2023 and 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine could vote on stripping protections for transgender students in 2026
The proposed initiative aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on the culture-war issue that sparked a battle with Maine and has polled well for conservatives.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
5 things to do while you’re in Hallowell
The city has plenty of places where you can appreciate its natural beauty year round.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
These Maine students are sinking to the bottom
Three charts show how steep some testing declines have been.
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Start Here: School lockdowns, SNAP benefits + a mystery on Great Pond
What Mainers need to know today.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Leaders struggled to respond as more Maine students began to flounder
There is no consensus around why certain Maine kids are performing worse on tests, but losses may reflect deeper challenges facing Maine schools and families.
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Seeing more dead squirrels in Maine? It’s no 2018, but there is a spike | Column
The squirrel apocalypse seven years ago may have changed us forever.
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UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges
The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.