10-year-old Bethel girl rules the roost over her five flocks of chickens
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Oxford Fire Rescue providing kits for those with autism
The items are used as a distraction to help responders tend to immediate needs.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District trustee resigns in latest shakeup
Brandon Ballweber has been replaced by Melissa LaCombe to the board of trustees.
Posted inBethel, The Bethel Citizen
Andover’s Steve Marston has been waiting nearly 2 years for a cemetery fence
A fence will prevent cars from driving over the Route 5 cemetery where his two children are buried.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Auburn to explore moving sixth graders to middle school
The move would bring sixth graders into a more age-appropriate environment and enhance academic outcomes, among other benefits, according to one report.
Posted inMaine, Politics
A Maine resident is leading a complaint against the Trump administration over DEI firings
Mahri Stáinnak says they were fired for work on ‘diversity, equity and inclusion,’ even though their job had nothing to do with DEI.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Researchers recommend changes to special ed funding under state formula review
The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge
The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.