The forecast released Tuesday shows the state will end the current fiscal year on June 30 with a more than $461 million surplus.
2021
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Central Maine schools encourage families to fill out FAFSA applications by Saturday’s Maine State Grant deadline
A majority of schools in the state are seeing fewer seniors than last year fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
advertisement
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo: Raking — that’s their jam
Auburn couple take advantage of nice weather to attend to spring cleaning.
Posted inSports
With new Massachusetts guidelines, Patriots could have full house for opener
A new plan calls for capacity at large venues in Massachusetts will go from 12% to 25% beginning May 10, then increase to 100% for all businesses on Aug. 1.
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Dunkin’ franchisee donates to YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston
LEWISTON — Local Dunkin’ franchisee Mike Connor recently made a donation of $3,000 to the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston during a grand opening at the Dunkin’ at 1896 Lisbon Road. The store replaced a Dunkin’ at a nearby Mobil station. The store has digital drive-thru and lobby menu boards, a mobile order drive-thru lane, Dunkin’s innovative […]
Posted inBusiness, Giving Back
Four Farmington area businesses team up for nonprofit donations
FARMINGTON — Hight Family of Dealerships, together with Skowhegan Savings Bank, Kyes Insurance and Saddleback Maine, raised $16,500 to be donated to four nonprofit youth programs throughout Franklin County: Rangeley Alpine Ski Club, Rangeley Health and Wellness Kids’ Program, Little Mountain School and Titcomb Mountain. Titcomb received $4,000 to go toward the Titcomb Mountain Adventure […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates push bills aimed at easing Maine’s housing crisis
A group of southern Maine lawmakers and other allies support proposals to bolster eviction protections for tenants and improve the supply of affordable housing.
Posted inNation / World, New England
Man rescued from abandoned Vermont copper mine shaft
He suffered serious injuries and was considerably hypothermic after the 150-foot fall, according to rescuers.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine pressing ahead in search for next men’s hockey coach
Athletic director Ken Ralph said interviews will begin soon and a decision could come in early May.