Regional School Unit 73 board of directors candidates gave details on their backgrounds, priorities and concerns ahead of the April 28 election.
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Legislature declines to fund study about pay for Maine prosecutors
Prosecutors have argued that public defenders are eligible for higher salaries, while their offices struggle across the state with turnover and high caseloads.
Not 1, not 2, but 3 busking festivals planned for Lewiston
A section of Lisbon Street in Lewiston will close to make way for the city’s second annual busking events featuring music, performance art, food and more on 3 Fridays in May.
Maine starts the week with winter-like temperatures and a few snowflakes in spots
The National Weather Service expects many communities to come close to breaking records for low temperatures Monday night, with chances of rain and even snow showers continuing throughout the week.
Gardiner-based SAD 11 approves $33.5 million budget; taxes up 6.2%
Residents in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph will vote on whether to validate the budget in June.
Peru voters OK well, paving and alarm for new garage
The $66,500 expense is covered by the final insurance payment from the January 2023 fire.
Which housing bills will, won’t or might become law in Maine this year
State legislators weighed in on changes to funding for affordable housing, mobile home parks, construction costs and modular housing in 2026.
Maine fishermen net federal status as ‘farmers of the sea’
The launch of a seafood office in the US Department of Agriculture signals a shift in national food policy, allowing fishing families to tap into the same safety nets offered to traditional farmers.
Mend Cannabis North draws crowds in Livermore Falls
The cannabis shop held a 4/20 celebration that drew large crowds who browsed vendors, tents and food while a live DJ performed under sunny skies and temperatures in the 60s.
Ask Graham Platner, Janet Mills a question at an upcoming debate
The Press Herald, Maine Public Television and NEWS CENTER Maine are hosting a live U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate on May 7.