Some jobs in the service industry have returned as gathering restrictions ease and indoor limits are set to increase from 50% to 75% on May 24.
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Identifying Maine youth affected by homelessness
Statistics show a disproportionate amount of LGBTQ+ young people at risk of homelessness with added challenges when seeking resources in rural areas.
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Farmington-based RSU 9 board says proposed $38.9 million budget may go to public
The proposed spending plan represents a $673,585 increase to the current $38.2 million budget.
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Farmington couple’s art, writing look at caregiving and aging
TUG Arts Collective based in Farmington released its latest book project exclusively at Devaney Doak & Garrett Booksellers on Friday.
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Farmington Historical Society ensures the past is available for the future
The society is developing a 15-year master plan that will focus on preservation, education and resource development.
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New Sharon voters use surplus to lower tax commitment
The tally was 109-2 in balloting at the annual Town Meeting referendum March 12.
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Wilton Planning Board initiates moratorium on Wilson Lake developments
A six-month pause on commercial projects will be considered at a special town meeting.
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Remote learning expands accessibility in education, study abroad
What new learning methods will stick after the pandemic? International virtual exchanges may be here to stay.
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Franklin County nonprofit given $20,000 to build tiny homes for homeless youth
Director plans to raise about $72,000 for two pilot homes hosted on a vetted foster volunteer’s property.
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March town meetings were timed to get government business done before planting season
With many towns postponing or changing the format of the annual town meeting because of the coronavirus pandemic, a look back at the March tradition is traced to an agrarian society. The meeting originated when Maine was a district of Massachusetts, according to Wikipedia. The Massachusetts Bay Colony was authorized by royal charter, issued by […]