Bruesewitz will become the Colby provost July 1, succeeding Margaret McFadden, who has been in the position since 2017.
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Mt. Ararat boys hockey team to resume play while hazing investigation continues
Superintendent Heidi O’Leary sent a message to players Friday afternoon ahead of a scheduled game in Biddeford on Saturday.
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Judge allows sale of UMaine’s Hutchinson Center to move forward
Calvary Chapel Belfast asked a federal judge to stop the sale of the University of Maine-owned building, claiming the university system showed religious bias when it rescinded an offer to the church.
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Albion man who broke woman’s jaw sentenced to 6 years
Clayton A. Turner pleaded guilty to domestic assault and drug trafficking.
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Farmington woman leaves behind a charitable legacy in the region
Irene R.M. Berry was a humble woman who raised seven children with her husband of more than 70 years, Bill.
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Free tax prep services offered in Farmington, Livermore Falls
Drop & Go locations are being added regularly.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Sen. King joins Democrats supporting bill detaining migrants accused of crimes
The new Democratic strategy is a shift from Trump’s first term when Democrats openly and aggressively fought Trump on most issues.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Mills’ budget would increase cigarette tax, continue free community college
The $11.6 billion 2-year budget represents a 10% spending increase and also includes a number of changes in the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Watch: Maine Voices Live with bakers Atsuko Fujimoto and Barak Olins
Portland Press Herald food editor Peggy Grodinsky sat down with James Beard Award winners Atsuko Fujimoto of Norimoto Bakery and Barak Olins of ZUbakery for a conversation during a live event at One Longfellow Square on Tuesday, March 11.
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Maine woman drops transgender health care case against US military
The daughter of a veteran agrees to drop her lawsuit against the Department of Defense and its health care provider in which she said they declined her coverage for gender-affirming surgeries.