A coalition of colleges, education advocacy groups and business leaders is hoping to raise the rate of working Mainers with college credentials from 55% to 70% in less than a decade.
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Are about 3,000 Americans injured by beach umbrellas every year? | Fact brief
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that windblown beach umbrellas can kill or cause serious injuries, and that proper anchors should be used to prevent incidents.
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Chelsea incumbent, state representative vie for select board seat
Republican state Rep. Michael Lemelin is challenging Jacob Soucy, the current vice chair of the 3-member board.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
What does it takes to install an art exhibition at Colby’s museum?
Inside ‘Alex Katz | Out of Sight: A Drawing Survey’ and the work that went into creating it.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine author’s crime-solving game warden is still on the job
‘Storm Tide,’ the 16th Mike Bowditch mystery novel by Paul Doiron, goes on sale June 30.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Former Anson tax collector’s restitution case faces monthslong delay
Claudia Viles’ attorney said both sides needed more time to prepare for the hearing on prosecutors’ request to enforce payment of $475,000 they believe she still owes the town.
Posted inCommunity, News
Franklin County leaders criticize Sugarloaf for not repaying $152,224 grant
‘We didn’t sugarcoat it, we told them that this is taxpayers’ money and we need it,’ Chairman Bob Carlton said.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, Politics
Incumbent faces 2 challengers for West Gardiner Board of Selectmen seat
Gary Hickey II, Rod Moody and Corey Gero each say they’re the best choice to help lead town.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why Jordan Wood scrapped his Maine Senate plans to seek the House
A former staffer on Capitol Hill whose career has involved trying to get big money and election deniers out of politics, Jordan Wood feels Maine’s 2nd District voters are in tune with his policy proposals.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Former board member, newcomer vie for West Gardiner school board
Fred Merrill and Brandon Martin are seeking to win a spot representing West Gardiner on the School Administrative District 11 school board.