In partnership with the Maine Office of Community Development, the National Digital Equity Center will be able to offer free tablets with internet access to eligible Maine residents. The National Digital Equity Center will be able to offer free tablets to eligible Maine residents because of support from the Maine Office of Community Development, a […]
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New round of federal rent relief becomes available Monday
Applications for $200 million in new funding can be filed beginning at noon Monday.
Fire claims the life of 7-year-old girl in Penobscot County
Three adults and 2 other children are treated for minor injuries after escaping the burning home in Lincoln.
DON’T QUIT! fitness campaign launches in Maine
Three schools will each be gifted $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center.
Three new national scenic byways designated in Maine
The federal government has designated three new National Scenic Byways in Maine in an attempt to draw tourism dollars
Committee endorses bill to require racial impact statements in all state legislation
The measure, sponsored by Assistant House Majority Leader Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, would require bills be analyzed for how they might impact racial minorities and disadvantaged ethnic groups.
2021 Maine Mother of the Year honoree named
Scarborough’s Lynn Gierie to represent all Maine mothers at the national convention.
Water rights activists worry about sale of Poland Spring
Activists are decrying the potential sale of Poland Spring and saying the buyer identified in news reports represents a “new threat” to Maine’s water resources
Still time to license your dog
Owners now have until June 2 to renew overdue dog licenses.
Safe-driving organization receives gift
Maine Bureau of Highway Safety grants funding to Students Against Destructive Decisions to establish statewide programming.