The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
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Farmington board OKs solar project with conditions
The Farmington Planning Board approved a 1-megawatt solar project on Farmington Falls Road after extensive questions and concerns from board members and residents.
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Free paper and mugs available Saturday in Lewiston | Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: We have lots of large paper that is perfect for drawing, packaging fragile items, wrapping up bouquets of flowers, pattern making, or just about anything you’d want to do with large paper. There’s a variety of colors and styles and it’s all free. You can take what you need because we don’t […]
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Sheriffs say state failure to boost jail funding ‘deepens strain on families’
County officials say they appreciate no cuts being made to jail funding, but say the lack of more money in the face of quickly rising costs is burdening local property taxpayers.
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Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
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A TikTok streamer in Lewiston gains following while running for mental health
Before he starts his day at St. Mary’s hospital, Christian McCollough sends a message of God, love and encouragement over social media.
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Lewiston police find man after hospitals, schools locked down for hours
The lockdown was lifted shortly after 8 p.m. and police located the man they had been searching for since Thursday morning.
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Carrabassett Valley man indicted in girlfriend’s death
Austin J. Doucette, 24, is accused of shooting Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23, twice in the chest March 8 at the condo they shared in Carrabassett Valley.
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Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody
Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.
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High Peaks Alliance highlights growth at Sugarloaf gathering
A Sugarloaf event brought together dozens to highlight expanding conservation efforts and build support for public access projects.