Mitchell Rasor merges art and environment by creating watercolor paintings in the tidal marsh along the Royal River. An award-winning film about his work will screen at the Portland Museum of Art.
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2 years in, Maine’s special ed transition is reshaping early childhood learning
50 school districts have already taken over preschool and pre-K special education from the state and many more will follow suit in the fall. Although challenges persist, district leaders say the shift has benefited students.
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It’s a tough budget year for Maine’s school districts. Why?
Portland, South Portland and Lewiston schools have proposed budgets that would cut a combined 128 positions and increase taxes. Officials say rising salary and health care costs, and declining enrollment, are stressing their books.
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Woodstock to decide on purchase of roadside spring source
A $75,000 proposal would help protect the Route 26 water source used by many residents for many years to come.
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Local & State, News
What does the lobster have to do with AI? | Column
Crustacean icons and logos are cropping up online, at conferences and, last week, on Wall Street.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Community, Local & State, News
No Kings rally returns to Oxford Hills March 28
The demonstration will be held on the corner of Main and Fair streets at the Norway/Paris town line.
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Auburn church hosting bean supper Saturday | Sun Spots
The United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., will hold its Bean Supper on Saturday, March 21, at 5 p.m. As always, the menu includes baked beans, casseroles, hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, beverages, and homemade pies. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Park Avenue Pickers and will begin at 4:30. For additional information, contact the […]
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Democrats abandon bid to impose price caps on hospital services
However, an amended version of the bill, if passed, would limit price growth for some private insurance plans
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers advance tax break compromise for Wabanaki nations
The Mi’kmaq Nation would get a representative in the Legislature under the amended bill.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State, News, Things to Do
Hunt eggs in Lewiston, hear Celtic music in Farmington, get sticky sweet all over
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.