‘100 Years of Route One: A Centennial Road Trip’ by Bob Krist of Boothbay Harbor features sites and stories from Kittery to Fort Kent. The film will air on Maine Public TV.
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Ocean-effect snow squall causes several crashes in Brunswick, Topsham
Troopers responded to about 15 accidents along I-295 in the Brunswick area during the Thursday morning commute, with a few minor injuries reported.
Maine’s early childhood intervention system was broken. Schools are taking over.
Fifty school districts have already assumed control of preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
Under budget challenges, Pownal Elementary School could be repurposed
The RSU 5 board is considering the reconfiguration of Pownal Elementary School into a special education center during a tight budget season.
The hidden barrier to solving Maine’s housing crisis
The state’s aging sewer systems need to be upgraded and expanded to support the 84,000 homes Maine says it needs by 2030. It won’t be cheap.
High schools Tuesday: Boys hockey finalists for Evans Spear Award
Four players in the running for top senior in Class B South.
Flu and winter storms causing blood shortages in Maine and nationwide
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate and help alleviate the worst shortfall since August 2024.
6 Maine events this week include Freeport Chocolate Festival, Michael Carbonaro
‘Like Flies: A Rage Play’ opens at Portland Stage.
Brunswick girls hockey’s Solveig Ledwick wins Becky Schaffer Award
The state’s leading goal scorer this season is honored as Maine’s best senior girls hockey player.
First place in final Varsity Maine girls hockey poll goes to the champs
Yarmouth/Freeport finishes atop rankings after beating the best.