Recent articles about the poor physical condition of Maine schools and the lack of affordable housing suggest solutions. Consolidation should not be one of them. Reports that my team and I wrote for the Rural School and Community Trust remain valid. Consolidation is bad for students, families and communities; it often results in high costs […]
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Obituary: Carola L. Randall
GARDINER – Carola L. Randall of Gardiner, died on April 20, 2025.A memorial service will be held on April 25, 2026, …
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Obituary: Beatrice Marie Porter
AUGUSTA – Beatrice Marie Porter, 88, returned to her heavenly home on April 11, 2026, after battling many longterm illnesses, surrounded …
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Obituary: Susan Annette Cook
BASS HARBOR – Susan Annette Cook, free spirit and true friend, drew her last breath April 14, 2026, in the presence …
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Obituary: Claude J. Loubier
AUGUSTA – Claude J. Loubier, 89, died Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, following a long illness. He was born in St. …
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Obituary: Marianne Brown Damon
SCARBOROUGH – Marianne Brown Damon “Nonnie”, 86, of Scarborough, Maine, passed away peacefully from pancreatic cancer on April 13, 2026, at …
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Obituary: Jeannine C. Veilleux
AUGUSTA – Jeannine C. Veilleux, 82, died Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at the MaineGeneral Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center at Glenridge …
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Death Notice: Beatrice Marie Porter
Porter, Beatrice Marie 88, in Augusta, April 11. Mass 10 a.m., April 25, St Mary Catholic Church, Augusta. …
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Obituary: JoAnn Tribby
JEFFERSON – JoAnn Tribby, of Jefferson, died on April 6, 2026 from pancreatic cancer. She was born on April 30, 1947 …