Several new laws that affect school nutrition programs will have Maine school districts retool the way they feed students to avoid ‘food shaming’ while providing nutritious meals.
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Wilton Select Board eyes energy moratorium
Alternative sources prompt officials to consider reviewing ordinances regulating permitting and development.
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Hallowell filmmaker brings Cape Verde to Maine in MIFFONEDGE film
Caleb Baker, 34, grew up in Norridgewock, graduated from Skowhegan Area High School and went on to earn psychology and law degrees; but his true passion is filmmaking, and he brings that passion to the Maine International Film Festival.
Posted inThe Penobscot Times
Maine doctors writing fewer opioid prescriptions
Since 2013, Maine opioid prescriptions have fallen by 41.5 percent, according to recently released statistics.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Survey says nearly half of Maine workers have been sexually harassed
Women were three times as likely as men to say they’ve been harassed, and nearly twice as likely to say reporting it would put their careers at risk.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Maine banks seek market share in neighboring states
Some Maine-chartered banks view states such as New Hampshire and Vermont as attractive markets to expand their operations.
Posted inEncore
Musicians, poets sought for statewide music project
Organized by the Maine Volunteer Foundation and Volunteer Maine, the Heartbeat of Home music project is an album that will feature original and newly recorded spoken word and musical numbers, as well as selected recordings any Maine artist wishes to submit for consideration.
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Where to find the best Maine swimming holes
If you’re looking for a hidden swimming hole, a natural water slide or a place to splash with the kids, we have a dozen places for you to check out in western Maine this summer.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Democrat Betsy Sweet announces election challenge to Sen. Collins in 2020
The longtime State House lobbyist, who made an unsuccessful bid for governor in 2018, is the first prominent Democrat to enter the race.
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Maine House kills bill to require background checks for private gun sales
The measure would have required private gun sellers to obtain background checks on buyers from federally licensed firearms dealers.