The budget proposal was presented Monday to the school committee.
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In sugaring season, Maine students of all ages study the art of making syrup
Students from kindergarten on up come to understand the state’s maple traditions by making syrup themselves.
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Got leftover tortillas? There’s multiple ways to use them up
When stores sell tortillas in quantities too big for one meal, leftovers can be fried and crumbled over dishes, mushed up to thicken sauces or used as flavoring.
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Carrabassett Valley man charged with murder in death of Connecticut woman
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail at the Franklin County Jail after his arrest Monday; he is accused of killing his partner, 23-year-old Makayla DeSantis.
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Mt. Blue schools prepare for 4-year-olds in special education to start in fall
RSU 9 officials said preparations are underway for the district to assume responsibility for early childhood special education services for eligible 4-year-olds beginning in the 2026-27 school year.
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Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends sets fundraiser in Auburn| Sun Spots
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Tommy’s Feral Feline Friends is holding a Spring Bake & Craft Sale Fundraiser at Axis Natural Foods, 120 Center St., Suite 300, in Auburn onFriday, April 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The weather may be warming up, but that doesn’t make living outside any easier for our feral cat community. […]
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Spring is coming to western Maine. But first, mud.
As winter gives way to spring in Maine, mud season brings thawing ground, soft roads, frost heaves and temporary weight limits that affect daily travel and outdoor activity.
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Rick Bennett for Maine governor | Letter
A recent news report (Feb. 21) asked whether Maine’s next governor could be an independent; specifically, it covered Rick Bennett. I certainly hope Bennett will be our next governor. I first came to know Rick Bennett through his work addressing the corrupting influence of money in politics. He is a leader in that effort, together […]
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Boothbay Harbor police to distribute ‘body shield’ backpacks at local schools
‘It is believed that these backpacks can save lives,’ Police Chief Doug Snyder said.
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Board strips former Sen. George J. Mitchell’s name from Waterville school
Board members decided George J. Mitchell School, named for the former U.S. senator with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, will revert to its original name, Brookside Elementary School.