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Maine higher education leaders praise governor’s proposed budget
Gov. Janet Mills’ $11.6 billion spending plan includes a 4% increase for higher education, an extension of the free community college program, and state contributions for the new Paid Family Medical Leave program.
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Trial begins for Albion businessman charged with sexual assault of child
Sean M. Eori, 44, faces 11 counts of alleged crimes involving a girl when she was as young as 13.
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Toddler found dead in Corinna after going missing in the snow
The 3-year-old boy was found outside of his family home on Exeter Road Sunday morning.
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Mainers headed to Los Angeles to help fight wildfires
Two crews of Maine forest rangers and volunteer firefighters will spend 2 weeks in southern California.
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Oakland-area wrestling coach fired after allegedly assaulting student
The student’s family has sought a temporary protection from harassment order against Patrick Engleright following the alleged incident at practice Dec. 19 at Messalonskee High School.
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Augusta considers allowing native-only plantings on city property
The Augusta Conservation Commission is proposing to ban non-native plants from being planted on city property, an effort to benefit wildlife.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Retired police officer selected as new chair of Maine Republican Party
Jim Deyermond of Sanford was selected as the next chair of the Maine GOP, and Scott Rocknak was picked as party vice chair in elections over the weekend.
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Skowhegan River Park still on track despite permitting delays
Organizers had hoped to have permits by the end of 2024, but construction could start this year.
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Police use of Maine’s yellow flag law spiked in final months of 2024
Gun reform advocates are aiming to force a red flag law referendum that they say would better protect society against gun violence.