Row House, the city’s historical preservation society, is fundraising for renovations to the 1792 Dummer House on Second Street.
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As community remembers 5-year-old school bus crash victim, police identify driver
The investigation into the crash that killed 5-year-old Simon Gonzalez in Standish continues, according to police.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News, Schools and Education
Maine parents heartbroken after 2 students killed by school buses in a month
Following the deaths of students in Rockland and Standish, parents across the state said they’re devastated by the news but not necessarily more wary of putting their kids on the bus.
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St. Albans man, woman arrested after vehicle thefts
The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office said its investigation has continued after the arrests Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Colby capital campaign hits $1B benchmark with 2 years left
The private liberal arts college in Waterville initially set the goal for the campaign at $750 million.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
High wind, rain and unseasonable warmth on tap for Maine
Many areas could see 40-60 mph gusts on Friday, along with warm temperatures and around an inch of rain.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News
Skowhegan’s Sweet Dreams Project brings gifts to 800 kids in its 10th year
Deb Tanner, who started the project in 2016, said the growth comes from an increased need among people in Somerset County.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Parents of boy killed in Rockland school bus crash pursue legal action against district
A lawyer for Brayden Callahan’s parents said in a notice to the school that they are seeking $10 million, but a state law will likely cap that at $400,000.
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Franklin County commissioners must pay back health stipend
The Budget Advisory Committee eliminated the funding in the 2025-26 budget as of July 1.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Farmington-based schools seek AI collaboration, launch new health portal
A proposed partnership with UMF would expand artificial intelligence learning, Superintendent Christian Elkington said.