The mistake in how money paid to independent schools for public school students is calculated was discovered earlier this year by Maine’s education department and dates back to 2016.
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Marden’s is coming to Farmington
The plan is to conduct open interviews on April 10 and 11 and open in late May.
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Maine sees 2-5 inches of snow Saturday
Wet weather will continue throughout the state this weekend into Monday.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls board sets hearing on animal, dog control ordinance
The public hearing is at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at the Livermore Falls Town Office
Posted inMaine, News
Maine Climate Council says it’s ‘not all doom and gloom’ amid concerns about federal cuts
The council working to achieve state goals to reduce climate change emissions says it is still on track despite some funding disruptions.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
DHHS refers Maine to Justice Department for enforcement regarding ‘noncompliance with Title IX’
The action comes a day after state officials refused to sign a proposed agreement to stop allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls’ high school sports.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Details of federal cuts to Maine DHHS unknown, but layoffs are possible
The Trump administration ended public health contracts worth $91 million to Maine and local agencies this week.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Saint Dominic Academy to close its high school at end of school year
Grades kindergarten through 8 will continue at the Lewiston campus starting next year.
Posted inMaine, News
Wet weekend ahead, with snow forecast for most of Maine
A mix of rain and snow starting overnight Friday and carrying into Saturday will leave roads slick and snowy by morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Hourslong hearing highlights continuing tension over Maine abortion laws
Residents opposed to abortion urged lawmakers to roll back laws that expanded access in Maine and called on the Legislature to pass a bill criminalizing abortion even after the sponsor said she no longer supported it.