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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
The federal government owns 11 artworks in Maine. What will happen to them?
The Trump administration is laying off staff at the U.S. General Services Administration, which is responsible for one of the oldest and largest collections of art in the country.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education
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.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Pittston voters slash budget by $394,000 at annual town meeting
A lively town meeting slashed the $3 million budget by $394,000.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Is measles coming to Maine? Will my vaccination protect me?
With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the risks of the disease, and reports of alternative prevention methods and treatments.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
As Maine Legislature considers new formula for school funding, superintendents weigh in
Researchers with the University of Maine System are working on a report about the formula for funding school districts, which many administrators say doesn’t reflect the current realities of providing an education to all students.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate Republicans’ budget bill rules out federal earmarks for state projects
While Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted for the spending measure to avoid a shutdown, it eliminates millions of dollars of so-called earmarks for projects in Maine and nationwide.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel
Officials weigh economic impact of Waterville hospital closure
Northern Light Inland Hospital is slated to close June 11, putting 309 employees out of work.