Starting next fall, funding will be increased nearly 50%, and thousands more residents are likely to benefit.
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1 dead, 1 seriously injured in Palermo house explosion, fire
Fire investigators said they believe an explosion preceded the Monday night fire and are continuing to investigate the cause.
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UMaine-Presque Isle receives $2 million gift, largest ever
The gift comes from the late Donald Zillman, a former president of the university, and his wife, Linda.
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Maine hopes ‘citizen scientists’ will take lead for lake health
A new scorecard for waterbody health rates nearly 1,200 lakes and other waterbodies around the state. Officials hope residents will use it to guide action.
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Gardiner unable to reach agreement with city manager finalist
Neither Mayor Pat Hart nor Chris McLaughlin would comment on why they could not reach an agreement.
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Holiday sing-alongs, plays, concerts set for central Maine
‘A Christmas Carol’ is planned for Skowhegan, Hanukkah Mexican is set for Bath, Pat Colwell and the Soul Sensations prepare for Gardiner performance, ShineOnCass. Blue Christmas is set for Oakland and auditions for an upcoming play are planned in Hallowell.
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Start Here: Blindsided by lawyers + Lewiston housing development
What you need to know today.
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Holiday decorating is a small business in Maine with big potential
Not just a service for the wealthy, home decorators can reduce stress, enhance your holiday look.
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Gov. Mills will allow bill limiting police collaboration with ICE to become law
Mills announced her decision in an op-ed in the Press Herald on Monday, citing recent actions of the Trump administration.
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Lawsuit against Hyde School at risk after attorney errors
A Maine-based lawyer asked to withdraw from the federal lawsuit against the Bath boarding school last week, saying his co-counsel from Massachusetts made ‘inaccurate and unsupported legal citations’ in court records.