The Republican senator co-authored the new law, signed by President Biden Sunday, which she said will expand Social Security benefits for more than 25,000 Mainers.
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Lewiston City Council approves Iman Osman for vacant school committee seat
Osman fills the position formerly held by Ward 5 representative Ashley Medina.
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UMaine System board says it won’t consider divesting from Israel
The board of trustees decided not to take up 6 student demands that included divesting from Israeli companies and cutting academic ties with the country.
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International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration
More than a dozen U.S. colleges and universities have advised students to plan ahead for a possible travel ban.
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USM’s older students find a new home
More than a quarter of University of Southern Maine undergraduates are older than 24, and a new center is catering to their social and academic needs.
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She graduated without learning to read. Now she’s suing her school.
Aleysha Ortiz alleges in her lawsuit that she was never provided adequate therapy or special education support.
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Former Mexico police station to house middle school classrooms
The former Mexico police station building on Recreation Drive will house Mountain Valley Middle School sixth grade students who switched to online learning Oct. 15.
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Senate advances Social Security Fairness Act
The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
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Oxford Hills school district approves $410K for facilities, transportation equipment
The school board approved a lease-purchase and heard Facilities Director Jason Lampert’s accomplishments.
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Maine assesses options after electric bus provider seeks credit protection
Several school districts across Maine have received buses from the Quebec-based Lion Electric and have reported continuing problems with the vehicles.