After several years of dipping into her own paycheck to stock her fifth grade classroom, Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School teacher Erin Deschesne won $500 worth of school supplies from education company Teach Starter Tuesday.
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Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, News, Politics
Democrats and Republicans trade blows in Portland one week before election
Democrats rallied to defend abortion rights, while Republicans attacked Gov. Janet Mills on comments she made about inflation.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Asked to testify, Houlton man linked to guns used in Canada’s worst mass shooting says, ‘I can’t do it’
Documents released by the Canadian Mass Casualty Commission detail conversations between Sean Conlogue of Houlton and investigators examining the fatal shootings of 22 people in Nova Scotia.
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Central Maine Healthcare launching tuition reimbursement program for nursing students
The program launches this month for nursing students at the Maine College of Health Professions who commit to working at CMH after graduation.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Etna man rescued after 30 hours lost in Maine woods
Joseph Nolin got turned around and lost in the woods while checking on game cameras, according to the Maine Warden Service.
Posted inElection 2022, Local & State, Politics
Millions spent out of state in Maine’s race for governor
Incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, has paid $3.8 million to a Chicago-based firm overseeing her advertising production and placement, although the campaign says most of that money came back to Maine to pay for television, cable and radio ads.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Advocates and foes of consumer-owned power say they have enough signatures for dueling 2023 ballot questions
Groups for and against the creation of Pine Tree Power, a nonprofit electric utility, say they have petitions that would create competing referendums.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Questions plague SAD 51 ballot proposal for new primary school
The 76-acre site offered by a North Yarmouth developer is being scrutinized by critics who say it’s not best location for the $73.9 million project.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
Facing housing shortage, Bowdoinham brainstorms development ideas
The Bowdoinham Community Development Initiative invited affordable housing developers, planning board members and residents to discuss future housing options at a town forum.
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How to save money when trying to stay warm
Here are 10 DIY tips to help keep your home warm this winter. Some don’t cost a cent, and others are inexpensive.