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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine fisheries scientist nominated to head marine resources agency
Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
Posted inNews, The Franklin Journal
Farmington-area school board learns of culinary classroom savings
Superintendent Christian Elkington told Regional School Unit 9 directors Thursday that a scaled-back equipment plan for the Bjorn Center culinary classroom at Mt. Blue Middle School in Farmington will save the district $72,000.
Posted inNation / World
Haiti orphanage founder convicted of abusing minors faces lengthy prison term
Authorities arrested Michael Geilenfeld based on allegations brought by a Freeport, Maine, resident, who spoke to young men who said Geilenfeld abused them as boys.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Fish Bones Grill expanding hours to open Monday night
The Lewiston restaurant has not been open on Monday nights since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes
‘Maine should be on notice,’ Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Chamber of commerce leader says local consumers seem to be spending less
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, CEO and President Shanna Cox hears businesses are noticing lower sales.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Auburn lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender
The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.