A father, son and grandson go fishing Tuesday morning on the Little River in Lisbon Falls.
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Paris board agrees to examine less expensive police options
A study of policing options could take up to six months, so it won’t be available in time for the June town meeting, when voters will be asked to approve a budget with a 25% increase.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston looks to extend riverwalk under Longley Bridge
Officials say it’s a critical step in a plan to link Veterans Memorial Park and Simard-Payne Memorial Park, improving connectivity in the riverfront area.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Justice Dept. announces lawsuit against Maine over trans athletes
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Wednesday that Maine’s refusal to ban transgender athletes from girls sports violates federal antidiscrimination law, while Gov. Janet Mills said the state is fighting to uphold state and federal laws.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel to start 4-year property revaluation in fall
The town’s last revaluation was in either 2006 or 2008.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support
School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot
Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
Posted inMaine, News
FRONTLINE, Press Herald film ‘Breakdown in Maine’ nominated for Peabody award
The film, a joint production of the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public and FRONTLINE (PBS), is 1 of 4 finalists in the public service category.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Aroostook school district votes to follow Trump administration on Title IX
The board of Hodgdon-based MSAD 70 approves a motion to ‘align with federal Title IX by recognizing only two sexes,’ in line with the administration’s interpretation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lobster industry’s defamation case against aquarium paused while appeals court interprets libel law
The lawsuit, which has spent years in limbo, claims the California museum’s sustainable seafood certification unfairly downgraded Maine’s fishery over right whale protections.