With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the risks of the disease, and reports of alternative prevention methods and treatments.
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As Maine Legislature considers new formula for school funding, superintendents weigh in
Researchers with the University of Maine System are working on a report about the formula for funding school districts, which many administrators say doesn’t reflect the current realities of providing an education to all students.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Senate Republicans’ budget bill rules out federal earmarks for state projects
While Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted for the spending measure to avoid a shutdown, it eliminates millions of dollars of so-called earmarks for projects in Maine and nationwide.
Posted inMaine
Delays in Maine state budget causing hardship for substance use treatment center
Windham’s Day One program for adolescents might have to suspend services if MaineCare payments are halted until June.
Posted inFranklin, News
Chesterville elects 3 Select Board members, 1 school director
Chesterville voters elected a member to the RSU 9 School Board in the only contested race on March 14, while three people secured Select Board seats in uncontested races.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Attorney general says police justified in shooting Auburn man during deadly rampage
At one point during the June standoff, according to the report, Leein Hinkley fired at police outside, with rounds striking the ground between 2 officers.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine Crime
Buckfield man sentenced to 18 years in shaken baby case
Trevor Averill was sentenced Friday in the 2020 death of his 2-month-old daughter, Harper Grace Averill.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges
Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine Turnpike Authority names new executive director
Former Air Force officer Andre Briere, the deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, is replacing Peter Mills, who retired last fall.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston’s Root Cellar language program offers pathway to opportunity
‘I started to attend this class for English. I like to learn English so that I will improve and get jobs,’ a student from Zimbabwe said.