The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
New romcom ‘The Threesome’ comes from a Maine writer who works on ‘The Simpsons’
Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
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Posted inMaine, Mark LaFlamme, News
The arrest of a 14-year-old in Lewiston was shocking. Let’s keep it that way | Column
Kids 14 years old or younger are now involved in city’s gun problem. It can’t become commonplace, Mark Laflamme writes.
Posted inMaine, News
Bates College administrator takes care of Lake Andrews and its famous ducks | Face Time
Geoffrey Swift is the college’s vice president for Finance and Administration and treasurer.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty
Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, The Franklin Journal
Who’s responsible for maintaining the road to Tumbledown Mountain?
As a hole on the Byron Road grows, state and county officials hope to find a permanent solution.
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
MDOT moves toward roundabout at crash-prone Beans Corner in Jay
Town and state officials are considering a full road closure while the $3.6 million roundabout at the routes 133 and 156 intersection is constructed.