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Mexico forms committee to study policing options
Residents will vote April 1 on whether the town should continue with service from the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office or reestablish its own police department.
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Cross country skiers find ‘great day’ on the trails
People took off on the trails off Perkins Ridge Road in Auburn.
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Norway officials hear update on school consolidation, new construction
The plan would close elementary schools in Norway, Harrison and Waterford and replace them with a new one.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Maine, 21 other states get restraining order to halt medical research funding cuts
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the National Institutes of Health directive, which Sen. Susan Collins also opposes, calling it ‘poorly conceived.’
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Maine DOT employees in Jay to be relocated amid ongoing efficiency efforts
The workers have the option of going to work at sites in Dixfield or Fairbanks Village in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine group wins court order pausing Trump restrictions on birthright citizenship
A judge in New Hampshire has agreed to block enforcement while he considers a challenge from advocates, including the ACLU of Maine, who argue the order is unconstitutional.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Public safety expenses make up largest share of Maine counties’ pandemic recovery fund budgets
While counties made deep investments in community projects and critical infrastructure, they budgeted more for emergency services, sheriffs’ offices and county jails.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s new public advocate wants to help low-income residents pay electric bills
Heather Sanborn also said she will speak neither for nor against legislation seeking to eliminate a solar subsidy program she supported as a lawmaker.