The decision is being challenged in court by a group of public and private universities, including associations that represent University of Maine System schools.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon to use leftover bond money on road work
Voters agreed that money remaining from a 2021 bond for Ferry Road construction can be used for other road projects.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston schools seeking $1 million to tackle space crunch
The school department has requested the funds to use for concept designs for a building at 287 Main St. that officials hope will address overcrowding concerns.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Poppy’s Redemption Center in Jay to close by state order
A state board upheld an appeal by a Livermore Falls redemption center arguing that Poppy’s license should not have been granted.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Androscoggin County to set budget for new sheriff’s headquarters
Commissioners are expected to take a nonbinding vote next month to determine how much the county is willing to spend on the Center Street facility.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Seppala Siberian nears finish line to be Maine’s state dog
The breed is descended from Togo, who a century ago led a team through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver diphtheria serum to the children of Nome. The dog later lived in Poland Spring.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Strong, Phillips collect signatures to withdraw from school district
Kingfield residents are also passing a petition seeking to withdraw from Maine School Administrative District 58. Petitions are available for Avon residents as well.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Gov. Mills on transgender athletes lawsuit: ‘I’m happy to go to court’
The governor doubled down Thursday on her position that the federal government can’t pull funding from Maine because the state allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Bees hard at work as spring flowers bloom
A bee collects pollen on a crocus in Lewiston.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s ride at these Maine events
Lantern-hanging, a talk and readings of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem ‘Paul Revere’s Ride’ are scheduled as part of the 250th anniversary.