Maine’s Republican senator sidestepped reporters Monday after an event in Skowhegan as an opponent called her out for ‘not (holding) a true town hall meeting since Bill Clinton was president.’ Her colleague, Angus King, also did not take questions.
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Posted inMaine, News
UNE maps loss of Maine beach dunes from 2024 winter storms
More than a quarter of coastal dunes at 4 southern Maine beaches were lost during the historic January 2024 storms and researchers say the dunes have yet to fully recover.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bates College eliminates application fee, part of national shift
The Lewiston school joins others in Maine, and nationwide, in hopes of making access to higher education more affordable.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News
Crooked River property owner to pay Norway for code violations at Airbnb cabin
Less than a third of the $32,500 Jonathan Shilalis is required to pay for multiple land use and construction violations will be applied toward code enforcement penalties, with $20,000 covering Norway’s legal expenses.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford Community Forest celebrated as ‘symbol of Rumford’s resurgence’
A hundred people gathered Saturday, including Gov. Mills, for the opening of the state’s newest all-persons trail.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston man pleads not guilty in death of 4-year-old son by self-inflicted gunshot
Robert McCoy pleaded not guilty Monday to manslaughter and child endangerment charges in the May 17 death of his 4-year-old stepson, Jasper Smith.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mount Abram school district to vote on whether to close Day Mountain school in Strong
MSAD 58 will vote Oct. 16 on whether to close Day Mountain Regional Middle School and move grades 7-12 to Mount Abram, as Kingfield voters approved 145-35 to start a withdrawal study.
Posted inMaine, News
Livermore Falls taxpayers may be asked to support Route 17 sewer project
The town faces costs even if it fixes the sewer mains that break during the state project.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is there an ‘Independent Party’ in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine currently recognizes 5 political parties, while voters may also register as unaffiliated with any party.
Posted inMaine, News
How Maine wildlife officials rescued a moose from a Washington County well
Using a sedative, straps and an excavator, rescuers were able to safely lift the 500-pound animal out of an abandoned, 8-foot-deep well in the small town of Pembroke.