Voters approved a new comprehensive plan and allowed the town to negotiate the purchase of over 14 acres of land.
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Update: South Paris boil water order lifted
Several old, shallow pipes ruptured along High Street this week as the ground thawed following an extremely cold winter.
Facing $18M deficit, UMaine plans to increase tuition, cut costs, eliminate staff
The state’s flagship university announced it intends to raise tuition by 4% and cut more than $10 million from its budget but declined to provide details about what programs and positions are being axed.
Kingfield to hold public meeting to answer questions on school withdrawal plan
The committee said it plans to answer questions from residents March 24 about the ongoing MSAD 58 withdrawal discussions.
Nolan Ames of Camden Hills is Maine Gatorade winner
Ames takes the annual award for boys basketball after setting a school scoring record and guiding Windjammers to the Class A North title.
Maine lawmakers advance bill to encourage more ADUs, greater housing density
The measure still needs two-thirds approval in the House and Senate because it was drafted as emergency legislation that would take effect immediately.
Portland Museum of Art’s Youth Art Month exhibit spotlights Maine’s young artists
Student artists from across the state are represented in an exhibit running through April 5 at the Portland Museum of Art.
Edward Little AD to take post with MPA
Todd Sampson will join the state organization that oversees high school sports as the assistant executive director at the Maine Principals’ Association.
25-year-old woman charged in fatal shooting of another woman in Lewiston
The 22-year-old victim died after being taken to the hospital.
Ice cream making, pickleball & cuddling cats: week in photos
Maine Trust photographers select some of their favorite images from March 13-19.