FARMINGTON — The good news is that companies in Maine are starting to look to hire workers for emerging careers in health care, science and technology.
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Committee kills proposed town funding formula
AUGUSTA — The Legislature’s Taxation Committee has unanimously rejected Gov. Paul LePage’s proposal to change the way cities and towns receive state money, the committee’s Senate chair said Monday.
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DAVID B. OFFER: Different regulations here makes health insurance cost less in N.H.
Want to save some money on health insurance? Move to New Hampshire.
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PUBLIC HEARING ABOUTRATE INCREASE REQUEST
The office of the state superintendent of insurance is holding a series of meetings to hear public comment about the rate increase requested by Anthem Blue Cross. The next meeting in central Maine will be 4-6 p.m. Monday in the Androscoggin Room at the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation at 76 Northern Ave., Gardiner.
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Erskine announces last day of school
CHINA — Parents and students should be advised of several changes to Erskine Academy’s school calendar. Friday, April 15 has been rescheduled as a no-student/teacher-workshop day. In addition, due to excessive storm days, it is necessary for students to attend classes on June 20 and 21.
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NBA: Another chance for Heat to hurdle Celtics
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The Miami Heat are well aware of the meaning of Sunday’s visit by the Boston Celtics. Now, they also know what they will be getting at AmericanAirlines Arena.
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OUR OPINION: GOP senators support LePage’s agenda, not deeds
It’s easy enough for Gov. Paul LePage to dismiss criticism of his words and actions when the naysaying comes from the media and his political opponents.
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Skowhegan organic farmer to talk policy in Congress
SKOWHEGAN — Sarah Smith of Grassland Farm likes to talk about organic foods and the $36.6 million in sales it generates annually in Maine.
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Former Sheriff’s deputy cleared of assault charges
AUGUSTA — A jury on Monday cleared former Kennebec County Sheriff’s Office deputy of an accusation that he slapped the mother of his child in the face in a parking lot two blocks from the courthouse.
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Unity College to host lecture on first in the nation project
UNITY — Unity College will host a presentation on the first student residence on an American college campus built to the Passive House standards, the highest standards for building efficiency.