The bill would prevent public and private colleges and universities in Maine from considering whether an applicant’s parents went to or donated to the school in the admissions process.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Girl Scouts drive cookies in the driving rain
Girl scouts sell cookies Sunday during annual cookie drive.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills blasts President Donald Trump on national TV
The Maine governor went on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe’ to talk about the state’s legal battles with the Trump administration.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston School Committee approves changes to public comment policy
The policy limits the amount of time spent on public comment at School Committee meetings to 30 minutes, 3 minutes per person.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, The Franklin Journal
New Wilton store offers thousands of comic books and associated items
The family owned B and J Comics opened March 15
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Smalls to the Wall race returns April 19
Paddlers will take on five back-to-back waterfalls at Smalls Falls during the Smalls to the Wall race April 19, the first in a three-part whitewater series.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Photographer’s passion project transforms women from familiar to fantastical
Ruby Wallace-Ewing says she takes inspiration from the older women she photographs, many of whom are celebrating a major life milestone or accomplishment.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Police: Fatal shooting at marijuana operation in Turner was ‘drug rip gone bad’
A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood code enforcement officer voices campground concerns
CEO Anne Kwoka wants the board to consider a seasonal-only rule and other guidelines for proposed campgrounds