While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
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A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief
The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Avesta opens Edgewater Village senior housing in Farmington
Avesta Housing opened Edgewater Village, a new 25-unit affordable housing community for residents ages 55 and older in Farmington.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Two art exhibits in Lewiston, Falmouth bring light to a cold winter | Column
‘Drawn in Light: Charlie Hewitt’ is at Lewiston’s Maine Mill museum, while ‘Nick Benfey: Neighborhood’ is showing at at Moss Galleries in Falmouth.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine theaters showing movies about fearless women getting things done (and refusing)
Maine theaters are showing films about grief, equality, race, and what happens when women refuse to work.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Suspect arrested in killing of Maine millionaire Robert Fuller Jr.
A worker at the assisted living facility in Maryland where the 87-year-old was fatally shot this month has been charged with murder.