Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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Yarmouth artist’s canvas is a salt marsh
Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
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Portland Antiques Mall opens in home of former BBQ restaurant
Its operator also runs a vintage mall in Fairfield and plans to purchase another in York this spring.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Oakland voters to weigh in on temporary ban on mobile home park lot rent increases
The 90-day moratorium request came after town councilors rejected a request for a 180-day hold.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
Why the lobster is emerging as a symbol of the AI sector | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Democrats abandon bid to impose price caps on hospital services
However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, News
Skowhegan Chinese restaurant reopens after failed health inspection
A recent inspection found numerous violations, the most serious of which officials say have been addressed.
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Lawmakers advance tax break compromise for Wabanaki nations
The Mi’kmaq Nation would get a representative in the Legislature under the amended bill.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
State DOT proposes sidewalk for Skowhegan schools for safer commute
The project is slated for 2027, and the department is now accepting public comment.