The governor is proposing $4.3 million for enhanced bus safety measures and has signed an executive order to create a commission to look at other ways the state can improve transportation safety for students.
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In Lewiston, historic loom is moved from one mill to another
A Jacquard loom was brought from the Bates Mill Complex to the Museum of Innovation Learning and Labor’s future location next to Simard-Payne park.
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Dueling pianos in Lewiston, singing in Farmington, papercut crankie in Bath
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Farmington-based schools face special education budget pressures
The Regional School Unit 9 board of directors received updates from the superintendent during its Jan. 13 meeting.
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Hannaford to open 2nd Lewiston location in 2027
The new site off East Avenue will compete with Shaw’s, Save A Lot in the same area.
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Share your observations of ICE in Maine
We are actively reporting on anyone detained by federal immigration agents in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Outdoors, Schools & Education, The Rangeley Highlander
WinterKids Winter Games growing across Maine
Community Regional Charter School in Cornville is taking part in the 9th annual Winter Games, as outdoor facilities add programs to the WinterKids event calendar in Franklin, Oxford, Somerset and Kennebec counties.
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Amy Safford to bring Dead River Valley stories to Carrabassett Library
The event highlights local history, storytelling and community connection tied directly to western Maine’s landscape and past.
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Talk at West Paris Library to explore conversation amid conflict
A Jan. 31 workshop aims to help people converse through conflict to common ground.
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AI is changing the game at Maine restaurants – whether they know it or not
The technology provides assistance for everything from data crunching to taking reservations and learning about new dishes.