The High Peaks Alliance has launched a six-part op-ed series on life and land access in Western Maine.
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3 takeaways on Winslow’s $15.6M proposed budget
The draft proposes a 15% increase to the town’s municipal budget.
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Thomas College alum bequeaths $1.2M for scholarships
The donation from Susan C. Jaques, remembered as frugal and thoughtful, will help students for generations, the Thomas College president said.
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Farmington library closes children’s room for renovations
The Farmington Public Library closed its children’s room March 31 for renovations, with limited services available upstairs during the project.
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Athens man dies in Skowhegan rollover crash, police say
Icy conditions appear to have contributed to the accident.
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Affordable housing developer proposes 10-unit project in Skowhegan
Portland-based Community Housing of Maine says it was drawn to the town in part because of ongoing economic revitalization efforts.
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It’s Local News Day. Here’s why it matters in Maine.
Local news is part of the fabric of our communities, and when it’s strong, communities are more informed, more connected and more resilient.
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Augusta walkers have a little spring in their step
People stroll in Capital Park on Wednesday.
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911 transcripts detail hectic moments after Carrabassett Valley man allegedly shot his girlfriend
Calls that Austin Doucette made to 911 on the night of Makayla DeSantis’ death indicate that he tried to drive her to a hospital until a dispatcher told him to pull over and focus on stemming her bleeding.
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Oakland proposes $8.85M municipal budget amid growing pains
As demand for services increase, town officials attempt to stabilize taxes.