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Does Maine have a law banning masks for law enforcement officers? | Fact brief
California has passed a ban that is scheduled to take effect in 2026, though experts say it may face legal challenges.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Hyde School asks judge to dismiss lawsuit alleging forced labor and abuse
Attorneys for the private boarding school in Bath argued the plaintiff does not have standing to bring the case.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Repeal of federal English learners guidance could signal bigger changes for Maine students
Federal and state laws still require schools to serve students who are learning English, but Maine educators worry the change could be a sign of future impacts on funding or obligations to multilingual students.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Can an ancient practice answer life’s questions? This Mainer says so. | Column
Sandi Isgro, of Stratton, is president of the American Society of Dowsers and recently taught a beginner class on the controversial method for finding water, among other things.
Posted inMaine, News
Children treated after fire in Oxford
Fire crews were called to 72 Gore Road about 5 p.m. for a report of a camper ablaze.
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Woman burned in fire at Kaydenz Kitchen in Lewiston
Authorities were called to the 551 Lincoln St. food pantry for reports of an explosion followed by flames from a burning car spreading to the building.
Posted inMaine, News
Pigeons moved into the Franklin County courthouse clock tower. It’ll cost $18K to clean them out
Numerous dead pigeons, some live birds and droppings were discovered in the tower in early September.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools getting better at retaining teachers
In 2022, the district lost one-third of its educators. Since then, things have improved markedly.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine trims emergency heating assistance as COVID-era program runs down
The state Emergency Crisis Intervention Program now caps assistance at $500 amid dwindling pandemic relief funds and administrative strain.