The Judiciary Committee votes 6-6 on 2 bills that would cut state funding to schools that allow transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, and narrowly rejects a third bill.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Vigil held for 4-year-old who died of a gunshot wound Saturday
At the corner of Pierce and Walnut streets, dozens stood with candles in hand to pay respect to Jasper Kyle Smith, who died inside his home early Saturday.
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Posted inMaine, News
It’s already been the cloudiest May in years, and more clouds are on the way
Skies over the Portland International Jetport were completely covered by clouds 10 out of the first 20 days this month, according to the National Weather Service.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford Hills school board votes to close another elementary school
Waterford and Harrison students from pre-K to second grade currently enrolled at Waterford Memorial School will attend school in Harrison next year, uniting them with third to sixth graders at Harrison Elementary School.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Sen. Collins questions Secretary of State Rubio about cuts to global health programs
Marco Rubio testified before 2 Senate committees on Tuesday, while Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was back before a budget subcommittee.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners promote Livermore Falls man to IT director as of July 1
Commissioners met for the first time in the new $4.4 million Emergency Operations Center in Farmington.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Connecticut man charged with stealing tools, equipment from biomass plant in Livermore Falls
David Bybell, 37, of North Haven was arrested on a charge of burglary.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn City Council backs $128.4M budget
The school budget validation referendum is scheduled June 10.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Group that brings fresh food to Lewiston relaunches
Gather and Grow has a new name and log, but little else is changing for the former St. Mary’s Nutrition Center on Bates Street.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Residents approve Oxford Hills school budget at validation meeting
The $54.4 million budget now goes out to referendum June 10.