Dozens of vehicles will escort 14 tractor-trailers filled with Maine-made wreaths that will stop at Lewiston High School for a ceremony during its weeklong trip to Arlington National Cemetery.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
MaineHousing awards nearly $13 million in tax credits to affordable housing projects
The seven projects include 141 units for older adults in Bath, Portland and Windham, and 179 units for families in Portland, Biddeford and Mexico.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
Land Trust donates second classroom yurt to Paris-based school district
The value of the building, fire alert system and security cameras from Western Foothills Land Trust is estimated at over $100,000.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston ‘Krampus’ event sets off debate over the horned folk figure
Mayor Carl Sheline’s promotion of an event featuring the folklore figure Krampus was met with some shock and condemnation online. Sheline said he’s just trying to have a little fun and promote a downtown business.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Sen. Collins makes BBC’s 2024 ‘100 Women’ list
She is 1 of 7 American women to make the list, which includes artists, astronauts and activists.
Posted inMaine, New England
Global warming making New England’s rich waters death trap for endangered sea turtles
The animals are following the warming waters farther north, and greater numbers are getting cold-stunned when the ocean cools in the winter.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Canadian company that supplied electric buses to Maine schools struggling financially
Canadian newspapers reported Monday that Lion Electric Co. faces bankruptcy, which could affect electric school buses in Maine.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Farmington skier hits Titcomb Mountain trail
Maria Wade of Farmington tries the ungroomed Airport cross-county ski trail Tuesday.
Posted inFranklin, News
Photos: Farmington courthouse tree adorned with holiday lights
Lots of preparation going on for the annual Chester Greenwood Day activities Saturday in Farmington.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
After 34 years, court oversight of Maine’s mental health services has officially ended
A superior court judge this week approved the state’s petition to dissolve what has come to be known as the AMHI consent decree, which settled a class action lawsuit brought by former patients of Augusta Mental Health Institute.