After a close race in the town election, Janelle McKinnon will officially represent West Gardiner on the Maine School Administrative District school board.
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Four Maine college presidents sign national letter decrying Trump education ‘overreach’
The presidents of Bowdoin, Bates, Colby and the University of New England joined more than 230 college leaders in rebuking the federal government’s ‘political interference’ in higher education.
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Gardiner breaks ground on 32-unit affordable housing project
The Iron Heights development is the latest in a string of affordable housing projects spearheaded by Mastway Development’s Matt Morrill.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
National Park Service investigating after man found dead at Acadia National Park
A park official said there is no threat to the public and no one had been reported missing.
Posted inMaine, News
Man in custody after recklessly firing pistol toward homes in Benton
State troopers detained Joseph Costa, 32, after receiving multiple reports of shots fired recklessly in the area of Unity Road in Benton.
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Gov. Mills signs law to prepare Maine for severe weather fueled by climate change
The bill includes a grant program to help residents safeguard their homes, provides a one-time dose of funding for the Maine Emergency Management Agency and establishes a new state office intended to reduce storm damage and protect infrastructure.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Maine churches holding special gatherings in remembrance of Pope Francis
There are Masses and opportunities for prayer.
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Two killed in Readfield crash
Two adults died after the SUV they were in went off the road and into a tree on Main Street.
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Farmers, seasonal businesses worry as immigration crackdown ramps up
‘There are a lot less local people that want to do (this work), so we have to have this program,’ said the owner of an apple orchard. ‘Without it, we’ll just be out of the industry. We go away.’