Uncertainties lie ahead as Maine approaches big deadlines for heat pump installation and bolstering its clean energy workforce.
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ICE has held a Maine resident in jail for 8 months. The ACLU says that’s illegal.
The ACLU of Maine filed a habeas corpus petition on behalf of 44-year-old Eyidi Ambila, who was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo but has lived in the US since he was 7.
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Patagonia drops lawsuit against Marden’s over fake jackets
The outdoor gear brand had accused the Maine bargain retailer of selling counterfeit jackets with ‘virtually identical’ copies of the Patagonia label.
Posted inMaine, News
A Yarmouth woman wants more people to read this book about accidental killings
Karen McKenna invited the author of the the new book ‘Accidental Killing: a Survivor’s Handbook’ to speak at the library in Brunswick.
Posted inMaine, News
After hailing them as important, EPA cancels PFAS research grants
Termination notices to Maine grant recipients said the work was ‘no longer consistent with EPA funding priorities.’ At least 2 of the 3 Maine recipients plan to appeal the termination.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Funding cuts will affect Rumford food distribution program, executive director says
The monthly Senior Commodities Food Distribution will continue but with changes.
Posted inLocal News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Peru resident presented with Spirit of America Award
Over five decades, Don Roach has served Peru in a variety of elected and appointed positions.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls school board member arrested on second alleged road rage incident in Auburn
Roger Moulton, 43, a Regional School Unit 73 director, was arrested on a warrant May 14 on charges of threatening display of a weapon, driving to endanger and violation condition of release.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Turner-based school district budget passes, but majority in Greene disapprove
Though most voters among Leeds, Turner and Greene residents voted to approve the Maine School Administrative District 52 budget, it was a thin majority.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Gray-New Gloucester district cuts ASL teacher in new budget
Residents of the towns voted Thursday in favor of a $35.4 million budget that, while roughly 6% higher than the prior year’s, includes limited of staff cuts.