Passing the school budget on the first vote this year, voters seem less averse to this year’s $117.68 million cost after rejecting last year’s twice.
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UMaine history professor puts knowledge to the test in ‘Jeopardy!’ win
Kara Peruccio, a professor of history and gender studies at the University of Maine, won $12,400 on the show Friday.
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Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine lawmakers clash over proposal to declare Jan. 6 a ‘day to remember’
The proposal, which would create a day honoring democracy in light of the Jan. 6, 2021 riots, generated heated debate before passing 74-65 in a party-line vote.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden may face a Democratic primary in Maine’s 2nd District
State Auditor and former Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap says he’s considering whether to seek the Democratic nomination to represent the 2nd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine sees steep drop in Canadian visitors crossing border
From February through April, 166,000 fewer Canadians traveled by land to Maine. That’s 26% less than the same period last year.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Mt. Abram school district to consider $12.7 million budget
The districtwide budget hearing and vote will be held at 7 p.m. on May 22 in the cafeteria of the Mt. Abram High School at 1513 Salem Road in Salem Township.
Posted inNews, Politics, Schools & Education
Portland charter school would serve multilingual, disabled students — if lawmakers don’t intervene
The Legislature’s education committee has unanimously approved lowering Maine’s cap on the number of charter schools. It could spell trouble for a new middle and high school specializing in vulnerable populations.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
2-year-old found safe after wandering from a yard in North Jay
A Maine game warden and K-9 found the girl about 300 yards in the woods near a home on Tripp Lane.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine crime victims could lose ‘safety net’ of services without major state investment
Resources like 24-hour hotlines, emergency shelters and legal advocacy could all be at risk if Maine doesn’t figure out how to make up for millions lost in federal funding for victim services.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston bowling event highlights positive impact ‘bigs’ have on their ‘littles’
‘Safe,’ ‘constant,’ ‘happy’ and ‘fun’ are some of the words heard at the Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser.