In rural Maine, cross-training staff, incorporating more independent providers, and expanding training are some of the solutions being proposed.
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Gardiner-area school district hires new superintendent
Kady Gould, principal of Helen Thompson School in West Gardiner, will start as superintendent on July 1 following her appointment by a unanimous school board earlier this month.
Fire reportedly started by overheated cooking oil damages home in Anson
One of the home’s residents was preparing dinner when cooking oil became too hot and burst into flames, an official said.
UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
The event will be held in collaboration with Maine CareerCenters.
Free webinar on rabbit health to be held March 26
This webinar is for breeders and raisers seeking information on rabbit health care.
Webinar on becoming resilient gardener set for March 26
This webinar is the third in the five-part series Gardening for the Future.
UMaine Augusta to host job, resource fair March 26
In collaboration with Maine CareerCenters, UMA’s third annual Job & Resource Fair will be held in the Randall Student Center Fireplace Lounge at 46 University Drive on the Augusta campus.
Fairfield college to host career and transfer fair March 26
With more than 30 local businesses and 10 colleges and universities in attendance, participants will have access to a diverse range of career and transfer opportunities.
Maine under attack? Trump-Mills clash is followed by chaos and confusion
The president singled out Maine’s governor in a Feb. 21 meeting at the White House; she replied, ‘See you in court.’ Some national observers say Maine is feeling the consequences.
Viral Dubai fruit cup craze slams Marvelous Macarons every Saturday
Lines form early at Sabattus bakery for macarons, fruit cups and yum!