The University of Maine School of Law is trying to reestablish a criminal justice legal clinic for student attorneys, but funding it could be a roadblock in a tight budget year.
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Looking Back on May 15, 2025: A green-eyed monster, sixth-grade Greek Olympics, and a Heimlich rescue
Looking Back for May 15, 2025
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Neighbors raise concern over 96-unit Gendron proposal in Auburn
A 96-unit housing development that was originally approved in 2022 is back under the microscope.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills, Schools & Education
New Oxford Hills Middle School to be built at its existing complex
It is estimated a new school will cost about $80 million.
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At packed town hall, constituents ask Pingree about her efforts to fight Trump White House
The crowd erupted into cheers and applause at some of the questions and responses. One attendee was asked to leave after repeatedly demanding the congresswoman describe the Trump administration as ‘Nazis.’
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Mr. Drew and His Animals, Too searching for new location. Again.
Drew Desjardins, owner of the business, announced Monday that he has been told that he needs to leave his spacious spot at the Lewiston Mall by the end of July.
Posted inMaine, News
Lawmakers consider $10M bailout for Fairfield water crisis
A bill would expand the public water system to Fairfield residents whose private wells have been contaminated by toxic forever chemicals from the state’s former agricultural sludge-spreading program.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Fate of Old Church on the Hill in Buckfield voters’ hands
The structure, built in the 1830s and featured on the town seal, is in dire need of renovations.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine business owners raise alarm about tariff impacts
Companies and their customers are canceling projects, delaying expansions and struggling to make sense of Trump’s ever-changing tariff actions.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine bill aims to send a message to Nebraska concerning electoral votes
A bill from Rep. Adam Lee would end Maine’s system of splitting electoral votes if Nebraska does the same, a move Lee said he hopes serves as a disincentive to partisan forces in both states.