A letter from the U.S. Department of Education instructs states to remove race-based diversity, equity and inclusion programs from schools within 14 days or lose federal funding.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston shooting commission chair recaps ‘profound’ fact-finding mission
Daniel Wathen said he believes the commission’s report has established a ‘common set of facts’ that policymakers, law enforcement and others can use going forward.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Maple trees getting tapped for syrup season
Sap typically starts flowing the last week of February.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Belfast man charged with murder of his wife at a Readfield home
Samuel Whittemore, 34, of Belfast, was charged with murder after Margaux Whittemore, his wife, was found dead outside his parents’ home in Readfield Wednesday.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Why you might be waiting on your heating fuel delivery in Maine
Extended cold snap, not enough drivers contribute to waits up to a week or longer for fuel.
Posted inMaine, News
Kittery day care won’t reopen following carbon monoxide poisoning
Building Blocks Learning Center plans to close after at least 11 people were hospitalized following the exposure.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Farmington Fire and Ice Festival returns with new events
“This much-loved community tradition is back with all your favorite events, plus some exciting new additions to make it the best one yet,” said event organizer Courtney Austin.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Susan Collins votes no as Kash Patel narrowly wins confirmation as FBI chief
Maine’s Republican senator cited Patel’s ‘aggressive political activity’ as one reason for her opposition and Democrats warned that Patel had vowed to seek revenge against anti-Trump conspirators.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
The other Cards: the guilt and grief of loving a mass shooter
Members of the Bowdoin family are among the few relatives of a mass shooter to ever talk openly about their experience.
Posted inBusiness, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, The Buzz
Hotel Rumford closes
No reason has been given for the sale.