The poem by 15-year-old Raleah Truman of Augusta was adapted to song and will be performed Saturday by Colby College students.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
As Jay mill comes down for engineered wood plant, tariffs on imports an unknown factor
John Godfrey, owner of Godfrey Wood Products, has received permits to build the facility at the former site of the Androscoggin Mill on Riley Road but is concerned about what tariffs will do to the cost.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers pass $3 million bill for public defense system
Maine lawmakers agreed to pay for more public defenders and make it easier for judges to appoint attorneys to cases where defendants can’t afford their own. Gov. Janet Mills now has 10 days to act.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
Maine’s lawsuit against the USDA is over $3 million for feeding assistance costs
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock is weighing whether to block the Department of Agriculture from withholding the funds to Maine over alleged Title IX violations, or if the case should be referred to the Federal Claims Court.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News
Four Jay residents seek 2 seats on the Spruce Mountain school board
The town election will be held April 29.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden backs Republican bill to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Critics of the bill, including U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, said it will make it harder for some people to vote, especially those who have changed their names.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine
Elevation Burger closes Augusta and other Maine locations
The national chain has struggled financially in recent years.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tariffs force Maine businesses, municipalities into an uncertain future
President Donald Trump’s unpredictable shifts in tariff policies threaten to drive up costs for consumers and taxpayers.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Waterville man charged with arson after police find burning dumpster, trash
State fire investigators said they determined Jason Woods, 47, intentionally set the fire in a parking lot early Thursday morning.
Posted inMaine, Schools and Education
High schoolers resist phone rules — but their reasons might surprise adults
The Maine School Administrative District 75 Board of Directors is considering a proposal where student cellphones are secured in a special pouch that denies access until the pouch is unlocked at the end of the school day.