Some schools were already announcing delays and cancellations, with snow expected to begin Tuesday morning and continue late into the night. At least 8 inches is in the forecast for some areas.
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Your guide to passive-aggressive Maine-made Christmas gifts | Column
With these presents, you can feel good about buying local while getting a message across.
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Mt. Blue School Nutrition Program to get federal review
Regional School Unit 9’s School Nutrition Program will be examined as part of the regular oversight cycle and must submit a plan to reduce an excess food service fund balance.
Posted inLocal & State, News
A failed $1.5 million deal. Restricted roads. The small town of Freedom struggles with conflicts of interest.
A series of recall elections this year have roiled the tiny Maine town.
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Holiday festivities planned in 6 central Maine towns
Tree festivals and lightings, parades and traditional celebrations are scheduled for Farmington, Gardiner, Richmond, Skowhegan, Winslow and Winthrop.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Wreath company delivers festive spirit beyond Skowhegan
Rich Abrahamson captures seasonal workers making wreaths and garland.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine lawmakers outline competing visions for energy policy, agree affordability is key
Energy affordability — under mounting stress chiefly from rising electricity prices — will be a litmus test for most any climate policy or spending decisions.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Overlooked during opioid crisis, more of Maine’s oldest began to struggle with drugs
The number of Medicare patients who received buprenorphine treatment for their addiction to opioids increased about 70% between 2019 and 2023, a Maine Monitor analysis shows for the first time.
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Waterville launches holiday season with Parade of Lights
Rich Abrahamson captures entertainers and attendees Saturday evening for festivities and tree lighting.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Water bills are shooting up in rural Maine
Years of deferred maintenance are catching up with some small utilities, forcing them to raise rates by as much as 75%.