Community members are urging the Regional School Unit 38 board to reinstate a beloved principal after a superintendent’s decision.
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Maine’s congressional delegation introduces bill to help loggers affected by natural disasters
Members of Maine’s logging industry applauded the proposal, with one calling it ‘a step in the right direction’ toward equitable treatment.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s real estate market bucked trend of Northeast decline
More and more homes are hitting the market in Maine, but inventory still remains well below what experts consider a balanced level.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council fills open seat amid budget turmoil
Christopher Hodgkins will serve on the council until the November election.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Avon rejects school district withdrawal as Strong, Phillips move forward
Kingfield will vote in September on whether to explore leaving Maine School Administrative District 58, home of Mt. Abram High School.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did over 500,000 Maine voters sign a petition to recall Gov. Janet Mills? | Fact brief
Maine has no recall process for elected officials, though the Legislature has proposed it a few times in recent years.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills to skip first national governors meeting since Trump confrontation
The governor’s decision also comes as she faces pressure to challenge Republican Susan Collins for her U.S. Senate seat in 2026.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Susan Collins votes with fellow Republicans to consider nomination of ex-Trump lawyer for federal judge
The Maine senator said of Emil Bove, who is being considered for a lifetime appointment, there was cause ‘to conclude he would not serve as an impartial jurist.’
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
The perfect reading spot? Under a tree at Bates
A Bates Dance Festival intern grabbed the chance to enjoy perfect summer weather on the campus Wednesday.
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Shania Twain donates $25,000 to Maine’s Good Shepherd Food Bank
The country music star made the donation, which can provide 50,000 meals, during a concert in Bangor as part of her summer tour.