The library last received funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services on March 24 and has not gotten any updates on when — or whether — payments may resume.
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Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine
Halldale Manor to close in early May
The long-term residential care home in Farmingdale is the 26th residential care facility to close since 2019.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Bill would allow people to register their cars in Maine without a permanent address
The Maine Department of the Secretary of State supports the bill, saying an increasing number of people are being turned away from their municipality over the issue.
Posted inMaine, News, Sports
Athletes, environmentalists debate proposed statewide ban on artificial turf fields in Maine
The potential 3-year ban would allow for a state study of the environmental and health effects of synthetic turf fields.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, Schools and Education
Single-occupancy bathrooms have multiplied in Maine. What a relief.
Since the last big debate about trans rights, private, gender-neutral bathrooms have proliferated at restaurants, schools and workplaces.
Posted inMaine, Morning Sentinel, News
Skowhegan to upgrade out-of-date IT system
The system does not protect important data and its issues have interfered with town business, Town Manager Dawn DiBlasi said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill would offer more accurate data on number of homes built in Maine
LD 1184 would help housing advocates track progress in building 84,000 new homes by 2030.
Posted inEvents, Spelling Bee
2025 Leader Spelling Bee
This event took place at Oxbow Brewing on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Posted inEvents
Maine Voices Live with Shannon Haines, President + CEO of Waterville Creates
This event took place on Tuesday, April 29 in the Ostrove Auditorium at Colby College in Waterville.
Posted inMaine, News
In Saco, the anatomy of a housing proposal toppled by residents
A recent battle over a large housing development embodies how small groups of vocal neighbors can apply pressure to local planning officials.