WATERVILLE — At Tuesday’s public hearing, the council will discuss borrowing for projects including the Waterville Opera House renovation and expansion project; Waterville Public Library renovations; improvements to Campus Drive through Colby College and other items, according to Council Chairman Dana Sennett, D-Ward 4.
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No mural, no money, says U.S. Department of Labr
AUGUSTA — The U.S. Department of Labor says Gov. Paul LePage violated the terms of a federal grant when he removed a labor-themed mural from a state office building last month. Now the federal government, which paid most of the mural’s $60,000 cost, wants its money back.
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Maine job seekers’ skills not meeting employers’ needs
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.