New investments by the state and federal government are helping to attract and retain employees, but there is more work to be done to solve workforce shortages, the governor says.
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Franco Center warns that without more money, it might close
The popular performance and event space in Lewiston is struggling to keep up with rising costs.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Photo album: See images from the Leavitt Area High School commencement
Leavitt Area High School awarded diplomas Sunday to 126 seniors at the school’s 125th graduation ceremony at The Colisée in Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Photo album: See the Great Falls Pride march from Auburn to Lewiston
Great Falls Pride kicks off Pride Week with a parade Sunday from Great Falls Plaza in Auburn to Simard-Payne Memorial Park in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Sweetser can’t sustain its mental health services to 18 Maine school districts
Sweetser said it lost $1.5 million last year because of billing rules. Their decision to scale back comes as the mental health of young people continues to struggle in the wake of the pandemic.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Electric grid operators ordered to brace for surging demand and storm threats
New England has already begun looking at how the regional grid can adapt to change.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News, Schools & Education
Leavitt Area High School awards 126 diplomas at 125th graduation
Among the event’s speakers at The Colisée in Lewiston, LAHS Principal Eben Shaw encouraged the graduates to strive for kindness, service, compassion, generosity, perseverance, honesty, determination and enthusiasm.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Great Falls Pride holds march, festival as part of weeklong celebration
About 200 people marched Sunday from Auburn to Lewiston as part of a weeklong celebration of LGBTQ pride.
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Blue Envelope Program slowly spreading around Maine’s police forces
Down Syndrome Advocacy Project of Maine is working to expand the program aimed at avoiding escalated interactions with police.
Posted inFranklin, News
Kingfield voters OK $2 million budget at annual town meeting
Kingfield residents approved a $2,088,761 municipal budget and elected several officials during the annual town meeting, which featured extensive community participation and debate on various budget items.