At its Jan. 6 meeting, the Select Board said current fees will stay the same while it reviews the cannabis ordinance.
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Posted inHealth, Nation / World, News
What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family?
Officials say not much will change. Experts aren’t so sure.
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Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is Boise, Idaho, more racially diverse than Portland? | Fact brief
Maine ranked last nationally for racial and ethnic diversity, according to 2020 census data.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
A life-sized inflatable whale is making a splash in Maine
Owned by wildlife education and conservation advocate Jessica Woodend, of Topsham, Chunk the whale makes visits to schools and community spaces all over Maine.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Nation / World, News
Oxford Hills ‘ICE Out!’ protest draws locals to speak out against violence
Dozens attended the rally to protest after a mother in Minnesota was shot to death by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Meet Murph, local celebrity and therapy dog in training at new Mexico school
Teacher Amanda Bryant says the 7-month-old pug is a ‘fixture of our school culture.’
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Maine, News, Outdoors, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine schools tackle food waste to save money, time and the environment
A pilot program from UMaine’s Mitchell Center found big reductions in school cafeteria food waste, and a toolkit rolled out this fall will help schools prepare for a food waste ban that starts in 2030.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Katie’s Confections opens in Auburn, bringing owner closer to home
The Buzz: Katie Ray relocated her bakery from West Gardiner.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
NYC mayor and Ms. Rachel team up — and share a Maine connection
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the YouTube superstar sang with preschoolers Friday as part of the announcement of universal child care for 2-year-olds in New York City.