The proposed referendum aims to enforce President Donald Trump’s stance on Title IX, the law barring sex discrimination in schools.
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Jay residents press for rent caps as board weighs next steps
Jay mobile home residents urged the Select Board to pursue rent stabilization after rising lot fees and poor park conditions prompted a public call for action.
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Pro baseball player from Maine tells Lisbon students to set goals, follow through
Cody Bowker, a Bowdoinham native who was recently drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, spoke to students about leadership skills.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine small business owners bracing for soaring health care premiums if ACA tax credits expire
They join self-employed workers at a roundtable Monday to discuss the potentially devastating increases with U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-1st District, and Gov. Janet Mills.
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Maine community solar companies sue over changes to net energy billing laws
A group of 11 companies claim a monthly charge that could start in January violates their constitutional rights.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s largest state employee union accuses Mills administration of bad-faith bargaining
The complaint was filed Monday with the Maine Labor Relations Board and relates to negotiations for contracts that expired at the end of June.
Posted inMaine, News, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Nomination papers available Wednesday for Eustis elections
There are five town and school positions up for election in March.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Mt. Abram schools prepare for withdrawal negotiations
Committees in district towns of Strong, Phillips and Kingfield are researching costs associated with leaving MSAD 58. Strong is ready to negotiate.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue board hears public support for principal criticized over ICE costume
Residents delivered sharply conflicting testimony after a photo of Mt. Blue Middle School Principal James Black dressed as an ICE agent for Halloween ignited community controversy.
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Feds declare Maine’s drought a natural disaster, unlocking relief for farmers
Maine farms can now apply for emergency loans from the USDA to cover costs of replacing property, equipment and livestock or to pay essential expenses.