Regional School Unit 18 Superintendent Carl Gartley has announced he will retire at the current school year, but some educators are raising concerns over his return as a temporary interim assistant superintendent.
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2025 Kenney Awards ceremony set for Friday in Augusta
The Kennebec Valley of Chamber of Commerce event honors winners in six categories, three of which are chosen on the night via live text voting.
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Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
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Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
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New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the number of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.
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Crews from 10 fire departments battle blazes in Fairfield, Benton
Two fires were reported an hour apart Tuesday, prompting a broad response from area firefighters.
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Bridal, formal wear store set to open in downtown Hallowell
Owner Janie Maddocks says she wants Lady J’s Elegant Attire and Event Planning to be a welcoming place for customers.
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Why officials say electric school buses are the future
Experts say the vehicles are easier to maintain, and better for the environment and student health, officials say.
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Bingham man charged again with more sex crimes heads to trial
The two alleged victims in the case are expected to testify, prosecutors said.
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Waterville man charged with drug trafficking after apartment search
Jonathan Petgrave, 37, was arrested Thursday and charged with Class A trafficking in crack cocaine and fentanyl.