Students in RSU 9 are missing school at a lower rate since the spike of absenteeism during the pandemic years, but Superintendent Christian Elkington said family vacations during school days is concerning.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brewer man’s $10M gift to expand advanced cancer treatments in Bangor area
Jim Gero said he hopes the gift will ‘provide an additional level of hope to patients throughout northern and central Maine.’
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Posted inElections, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Susan Collins trails Graham Platner by 9 points in Maine Senate race, new poll finds
The survey, conducted May 21-25, also showed a close race in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Troy Jackson surges in new Maine governor poll
Jonathan Bush appears to be making a move on the Republican side, but he still trails Bobby Charles by double digits.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Mt. Blue voters send $46.2M school budget to referendum
About 40 people attended RSU 9’s annual budget meeting May 26, where all articles passed, including $3.7 million in additional local funds.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
3 art museums celebrate Betsy Wyeth, who made Maine’s landscape her canvas
‘By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth’ sheds light on the artistic vision of the woman who created immersive environments that informed her husband Andrew Wyeth’s art.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food & Dining, News
First summer watermelons arrive in western Maine
Watermelons have returned to grocery stores and roadside stands as residents prepare for another summer of picnics, hikes and cold slices in the heat.
Posted inCommunity
Augusta councilor, activist ‘Corn Pop’ embroiled in harassment case
Courtney Gary-Allen obtained a temporary protection from harassment order against Nicholas Blanchard, a conservative activist who is running for Augusta school board in June — and who attempted to secure a protection order against Gary-Allen in response.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Maine college grads face worst job market in years: ‘It’s not like it used to be’
With entry-level positions at a premium, this year’s graduates are having more trouble than usual finding jobs in their field of study.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Can a candidate to the left of Jared Golden win in Maine’s 2nd District?
This cycle looks a lot like the 2018 election that sent Golden to Washington for the first time.