The sheriff’s office said it has seen an increase in immigrants applying to be corrections officers after the state waived an English language requirement.
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Latest Maine budget compromise would end free community college for 2026 graduates
The program was a signature policy win for Gov. Janet Mills, who had proposed making it permanent in her budget.
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Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville rethinking residency requirement as search for city manager stalls
City councilors will consider voting to put a referendum on the November ballot asking voters if they want to eliminate a requirement in the city charter that a city manager must live in Waterville.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Trust for Local News welcomes new reporters, roles
Katie Langley, Dana Richie, Drew Johnson and Daniel Kool will tackle beats ranging from Brunswick-area news to statewide utilities issues.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Sports
Maine Senate blocks last transgender sports bill
The bill sponsored by Rep. Richard Campbell, R-Orrington, would have prevented transgender athletes from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity and had been the only anti-transgender bill to clear a chamber this session.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
Central Maine charter school wins state competition
The Maine Academy of Natural Science Envirothon team plans to travel to Canada for the international competition in mid-July.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Windsor man arrested on arson charge following vehicle fire in Somerville
Man allegedly set fire to a vehicle in Somerville that had been stolen in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
CMP electricity bills to increase in July
Customers of the state’s largest electric utility will see monthly bills go up by about $5.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Twelve straight rainy weekends take a toll on Maine’s seasonal businesses
The streak has hit southern Maine’s seasonal businesses hard since many of them rely on sunny weekends to stay afloat during their short summer season.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.