The Education Committee is introducing a bill based on researcher recommendations that include integrating local poverty rates and reforming the special education model.
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Maine venues cancel or delay shows over visa issues for performers, including those from Canada
New restrictions from the Trump administration have added to long processing times and high costs, resulting in fewer international performers here, even ones who live close by.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Jay children’s librarian Priscilla Mae Pineau dies at age 77
A longtime children’s librarian at Jay-Niles Memorial Library, Pineau died Jan. 12, leaving a lasting impact on young readers and the community she served.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
A Brownville family’s deer pantry is a YouTube hit, but wildlife experts aren’t fans
Thousands watch a Maine family feed the growing group of deer in their yard. Some wonder if the animals actually need the help.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News
Is Maine’s governor the lowest-paid in the country? | Fact brief
The governor’s salary is set to increase in 2027 thanks to a bill enacted in early 2024. It was last raised in 1987.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Eliot Cutler held without bail; police say he had pornographic DVDs
The disgraced former Maine gubernatorial candidate’s probation officer has asked a judge to revoke Cutler’s probation and impose a 39-month sentence. Cutler pleaded not guilty to violating the conditions of his release.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Citing AI, Maine lawmakers are close to passing strict data privacy measure
Proponents say the bill is needed to protect people from artificial intelligence and government surveillance, but opponents say it will put small businesses at a competitive disadvantage.
Posted inBusiness, Elections, Local & State, News, Politics
We asked all 21 candidates for Maine governor how they would lower costs. Here’s what they said.
Housing, health care and energy prices are the top priorities for almost every candidate, but they’re presenting vastly different ideas for how to address them.
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2 million pounds: Allagash Brewing hits new milestone using Maine-grown grains
The state’s largest brewery doubled its pledge to use 1 million pounds of Maine grain, relying in part on Lisbon’s Blue Ox Malthouse.
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Maine towns are using AI for policing, lawmaking and budgets. Safeguards are optional.
In the absence of state or federal regulations on artificial intelligence, local governments are deciding for themselves what safe and ethical use of the technology looks like.