Katy Grondin says students have always been important to her, even choosing an abbreviated version of ‘I love kids’ for her license plate.
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Bethel Station condos coming soon; train is still a dream
The 7-acre parcel has had several starts and stops, but Developer Tony Donovan’s goal is to start the foundation by early June.
Maine has a thriving industry of home bakers
The state has fewer restrictions than most others on selling foods made at home.
Lisbon council postpones action on cannabis company’s license renewal
A motion to deny the license lacked the required four yes votes required by town policy.
Job openings in Maine are dropping, signaling return to ‘normalcy’
But experts say the trend could be short-lived.
Site of fatal Auburn crash among most dangerous in Maine
The city considered a project that would’ve blocked vehicles from taking the kind of turn that led to a fatal accident this month, but it stalled.
Maine State Library partially reopens after layoffs
After letting go of 8 staffers, the agency has resumed services like interlibrary loan and digitization, but it remains open to in-person visitors by appointment only.
Maine lawmakers reject bill to stop issuing Real ID cards
The bill, which would have repealed the Maine law that allows the state to issue driver’s licenses that comply with the federal REAL ID Act, was defeated in the Senate Tuesday. It was rejected in the House last week.
Judge halts deportation of Maine resident who filed complaint over wrongful detention
The Department of Justice said it began the deportation process for Eyidi Ambila after he challenged the constitutionality of his detention at the Cumberland County Jail in Portland last week.
Portland-to-Auburn railway trail project advances in Legislature
The bill appears on track to be approved, but funding for the 26-mile, multiuse trail is a potential obstacle.