Publicly identifying or publishing private information about a student can negatively impact not only their mental health and safety but that of the entire school communities, supporters told a legislative committee.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Schools & Education
Maine child care workers to strike Tuesday over proposed cuts to state stipend
At least 200 child care workers were planning to leave work and head to Augusta to protest proposed cuts to a program they say has been critical to stabilizing the industry.
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Posted inNews, River Valley
Dixfield-based school superintendent estimates 6.78% budget increase
Superintendent Pam Doyen noted that the budget figures are very rough estimates at this time.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Six pets die, farmhouse and barn destroyed in Madrid Township fire
Frank and Jennifer Horton came home just before 7 p.m. and discovered their farmhouse and attached barn were on fire.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Intellectually disabled students call on Legislature to create more inclusive college opportunities
A bill proposed by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, would create 5 higher education programs for students with developmental disabilities.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Auburn On Tap cancels beer-tasting without explanation
Low ticket sales suspected to be behind the event cancellation.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills, members of Congress warn Trump that tariffs would raise prices for Mainers
Three of Maine’s 4 congressional delegation signed a letter to the Trump administration warning against starting a ‘tit-for-tat’ trade war with Canada that they say will drive up costs on heating fuel, gasoline, building supplies and more.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Four suspects in deadly Morrill’s Corner attack will be tried together
Aaron Karp, who is charged with murder in the death of 54-year-old Susan McHugh, will be tried on his own. Police are still looking for a 7th suspect.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Lovell sends dock, pier ordinance back to Planning Board for further review
A total of 97 voters filled the Town Hall on Saturday to vote on 88 articles at the annual town meeting.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County jail administrator resigns
Major Douglas Blauvelt of Farmington had been a corrections officer since 2003 and became jail administrator in 2009. Lt. John Donald will step up in the interim.