What voters should know about the Augusta Farrington School expansion project
Augusta voters will decide in November whether to support funding to expand Farrington Elementary School and close Lillian P. Hussey Elementary School.
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Work to restore waterways in the Magalloway reaches far downstream
Rangeley Lakes Heritage Trust plans to replace a number of outdated river connections and restore natural river channels across newly conserved land along the Magalloway River.
Owner of busted Madison cannabis shop, representing himself, demands trial
Daniel Safranec, who was jailed last year after a courtroom tussle, is asking a judge to either give him a trial soon or dismiss 2 cases against him.
40 miles for 40 acres: Maryland minister walks from Brunswick to Augusta for reparations
Maine is the 9th state in Rev. Dr. Robert Turner’s nationwide initiative seeking reparations for the descendants of enslaved Africans.
UMaine, Thomas College announce scholarships for Alfond Grant recipients
The Alfond Grant Program has awarded a $500 grant to every child born in Maine since 2013 and now, those recipients are eligible for new scholarships from 2 Maine institutions.
Thomas College gets $3M federal grant to integrate AI across curriculum, support new positions
The college will begin hiring immediately for new grant-funded positions focusing on artificial intelligence.
A doe spotted in the woods in Pittston | Photo
Staff photographer Anna Chadwick captures a deer blending into the trees and brush in the woods in Pittston.
Fire at Ambition Brewing in Wilton ruled accidental
Officials say the fire originated beneath the building and was caused by ongoing renovation work.
Winthrop, Monmouth move toward merging police forces
Winthrop councilors OK’d the proposal and will appoint 3 residents to serve on a Joint Police Commission with Monmouth residents to help create a formal merger plan.
None of the suspended nurses at CMMC in Lewiston have been reinstated
Union officials said they were premature in announcing that one of the 20 nurses suspended amid a unionizing effort had been allowed back to work.
Wilton brewery heavily damaged by fire Monday
The 2-alarm fire was reported at Ambition Brewing at about 3 p.m.
Readfield vehicle explosion prompts investigation
The blast was the result of a group of people shooting at Tannerite placed in a car.
Hartland murder case inches to trial amid discovery disputes, competency issues
The trial of Bonnie Coombs, accused in the shooting death of her sister, Velma Withee, is now set for December.
Special education needs growing more complex, Farmington schools find
The 10-town district is expanding specialized programs, staffing and training as it sees more students with autism, health impairments and intensive support needs.
Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
6 things to do in central Maine this week
Two tribute bands in Waterville; giant pumpkins in Damariscotta; classic literature on stage in Skowhegan; local craft beer, brats and more in Gardiner; and Fall Maple Fest events to be held statewide.
Goodfellas moves across the bridge to former Taylor’s Drug Store location in Madison
The restaurant was previously located on Main Street in Anson.
Jay generator journey loses steam as ‘super oversize’ load stops in Oxford
The transport was expected to take two days to travel from Jay to South Portland, but it will actually be on the road for a week.
The best places to enjoy foliage in central Maine
The best ways to see the fall colors.
Former Maine Capitol Police chief agrees to deal over Hallowell bar scuffle
Matthew Clancy will pay a $300 fine and avoid additional punishment if he engages in treatment, refrains from possessing alcohol and otherwise stays out of trouble for 9 months.
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