The Gardiner-area school board is one of many across the state being confronted with organized, sometimes disruptive, efforts to remake education.
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Does Maine have the nation’s highest rate of French ancestry? | Fact brief
About 6.3 million Americans, or roughly 1.9% of the nation’s population, told the U.S. Census Bureau that they have French ancestry.
Livermore Falls voters approve $2.35 million for Route 17 sewer line upgrades
Residents OK’d the plan at the Nov. 13 special town meeting, clearing the way for the town to seek financing.
Jay labor mural returns after repairs to Local 14 union hall
A weatherproof replica of the historic Jay Strike Mural has been reinstalled on the front of the Local 14 union hall after recent building repairs.
Edward Little Drama Club performs ‘Little Mermaid’ for young Auburn students
Performances for the public are set for Friday-Sunday. Staff photos by Russ Dillingham
What does your CMP bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
What does your Versant bill pay for?
As electricity rates continue to climb, here’s where the money ends up.
Durham man dies after being hit by car
Police say the man was crossing the road to check his mailbox.
2 adults killed, 4 children injured in New Gloucester crash that shut down Maine Turnpike
An SUV that had pulled over after a trailer had detached from the vehicle’s hitch was struck from behind by another vehicle, police said. The wreck shut down southbound traffic for about 5 hours.
Eliot Cutler accused of violating terms of probation
The former Maine gubernatorial candidate was convicted of possessing sexually explicit images of children in 2023.