Maine’s Democratic governor released a statement Friday night saying ‘the rule of law’ is at stake after President Trump directed the Education Department to investigate alleged Title IX violations.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine home prices rose in January, and so did sales
The year kicked off with the same trends from 2024.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Federal CDC worker in Maine laid off by Trump administration
Hannah Reidel described the ‘chaos and confusion’ at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention prior to the layoffs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, Sports
Maine superintendent voices support for transgender athlete, concern about student safety
SAD 51 Superintendent Jeffrey Porter said all students deserve ‘unconditional support’ in the wake of a track athlete whose name and face have been shared on social media.
Posted inNews
Families ‘Skate with a Cop’ in Auburn
People are treated to free skating, hot chocolate and therapy dogs at the annual event.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls, Jay boards agree to more Wastewater Treatment Plant updates
Select Boards from Livermore Falls and Jay agreed to Milestone 3 upgrades for the Wastewater Treatment Facility in Livermore Falls, the final phase in a project started in 2021.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Oxford board accepts bid for new police cruiser; hears request for summer camp fee increase
A South Paris dealership will supply a 2025 Dodge Durango SUV to replace a cruiser wrecked in a crash last summer.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston youth soccer team to join national league academy
The newly formed Neighborhood Talent youth soccer team is joining the United Premier Soccer League Academy Division this spring. The team will hold a game Saturday night at Ingersoll Arena in Auburn.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Judge orders competency evaluation for man accused in Readfield murder
Samuel Whittemore, 34, accused of murdering his wife, Margaux Whittemore, 32, in an incident at his family’s Readfield home in which his mother, Dorothy “Darcy” Whittemore was also injured.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Maine to open virtual public hearing on Route 26 traffic light installation in Oxford
The hearing web page will open to comments Feb. 28 and close March 7.