With fewer large factories to shut down, the state avoided the catastrophic industrial layoffs seen elsewhere.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is Maine meeting its housing production goals? The state doesn’t know yet.
A 2023 report that identified the need for 84,000 homes by 2030 laid out specific county-by-county production goals, but officials won’t have data until the spring.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar schools have fewer economically disadvantaged students, district says
Still, more than half of SAD 44 students qualify as disadvantaged, entitling the school district to Title I services and certain grants.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
In the Farnsworth’s new exhibit, see the secret spots that inspired Andrew Wyeth
The exhibition of 26 paintings — some never publicly exhibited before — reveal a secluded place on the Goose River that Wyeth’s wife once called his ‘secret subject.’
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine is down another trauma center. What does that mean?
There were 3 trauma centers in Maine before a Lewiston hospital decided not to recertify in December.
Posted inMaine, News
New Mainers express gratitude as Toy Fund brightens kids’ first holidays in America
Some parents shared stories of dangerous and difficult journeys to the U.S. that have left them without the means to buy presents for the children.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Lewiston hospital can’t abandon trauma status, state says
Central Maine Medical Center would have to remain a trauma center as a condition of a California health system’s acquisition.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Why are so many betting on Graham Platner to beat Janet Mills?
Platner is leading Gov. Janet Mills on Polymarket and Kalshi, websites that allow betting on elections, sports and current events that some experts say can be better predictors of election results than polls.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Fryeburg schools end contract with transport company that lost 7-year-old child for hours
Lovell mother is still seeking answers on where her foster child went during those missing hours.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Blue school board director Griffin Mayhew of Wilton dies
Superintendent Christian E. Elkington praised Mayhew as ‘deeply dedicated’ and ‘an exemplary young man.’