The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram published an investigation last week featuring accounts of negative experiences from former students of the private school in Bath. Hyde also has been sued in federal court, but leaders have denied all allegations.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
House gives final approval to Trump’s $9 billion spending cuts
U.S. Reps Jared Golden and Chellie Pingree voted against the bill that passed by a vote of 216-213. It now goes to Trump for his signature.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
For these guest artists, Bates Dance Festival is an incubator for creativity
This year’s performances include new iterations of two yearslong projects by dancers Onye Ozuzu and Gesel Mason.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Buck’s Ledge Trail for All in Woodstock gets first walk-through
About 15 Buck’s Ledge advocates from Woodstock and beyond tested the new, hard-packed trail built specifically as handicapped accessible. It took about eight weeks to complete and has been planned for the past few years.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine’s reproductive health clinics could see nearly $5 million in cuts
The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Lenny Adler, Otisfield’s longest-serving firefighter, wished to be remembered with lights and noise
The life of a founding member of the department will be celebrated Saturday at the Spurr’s Corner Station.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine regulators seek bids for renewable energy on PFAS-contaminated land
The Maine Public Utilities Commission said it would only select projects that would lower the cost of electrical generation and distribution for the state’s ratepayers.
Posted inMaine, News
Wife’s quick action helps save husband after accident in Raymond
Christina Keilt gives half the credit to her husband for helping walk her through applying a tourniquet to his bleeding leg, working as a team.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Maine DOT looking for public input on proposed $3.6 million roundabout in Jay
The roundabout at the intersections of state routes 133 and 156 would take the place of a four-way stop implemented in May 2024.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton accepts grant to turn town property into ATV parking area
The town is also struggling to get qualified candidates to fill the position of superintendent of Water and Sewer Department.