After the superintendent did not renew a waiver for the Maranacook middle school principal, the community is calling on the Regional School Unit 38 school board to remove the superintendent.
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Passamaquoddy leaders move to exempt tribal members from vehicle registration tax
The Tribal Council at Sipayik voted last week not to collect automobile excise tax, but it’s not clear whether it actually has the authority to take such action.
Beech leaf disease has hit all 16 Maine counties. What does it mean?
As beech leaf disease spreads, foresters and researchers race to understand its impact, retain healthy trees and prepare for potential long-term changes to the state’s woodlands.
After more than 3 decades, the Taste of Waterville has reached its end
The annual Taste of Waterville, which brought thousands to downtown to dine, see old friends and listen to live music, has been discontinued. Organizers are considering options for future events.
Gardiner silent film festival to feature canine star from Maine
Dog Day Afternoon: A Celebration of Canine Stars in Silent Film will feature Jean, a collie from Eastport, movies shot in Maine and live music, all hosted by Belgrade film restorer Ed Lorusso.
Another Democrat enters Maine governor’s race
Unity attorney Jason Cherry, a retired FBI agent who last year ran unsuccessfully as an independent against U.S. Sen. Angus King, joins a crowded field of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Do lobsters have brains? | Fact brief
The debate over whether lobsters feel pain — and the most humane way to cook Maine’s most famous export — has raged for years.
Musician Lucy Dacus marries 3 Maine couples at Back Cove Festival
The onstage wedding ceremonies have been a feature at several of Dacus’ concerts this summer.
Chief of Maine Capitol Police faces charges after scuffle in Hallowell
Matthew Clancy was under the influence of alcohol and causing a disturbance in downtown late Friday night, Hallowell police say.
Mainers line up for the water at these 3 roadside springs | Column
All in Oxford County, they’re the only ones regulated by the state.