The bill died in the appropriations committee last session but some Maine families say it would make a big difference for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism.
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Hospitals warn of financial challenges without emergency MaineCare funding
Health care providers already facing fiscal strain say that delays to MaineCare payments would exacerbate the situation and could have impacts on patient care.
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Maine State Police lay to rest K9 Preacher, killed in line of duty
Maine State Police gathered Wednesday to pay respect to K9 Preacher, who was shot during a standoff in Portage Lake in Aroostook County earlier this month.
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USM grad testifies at hyperpartisan congressional hearing on government efficiency
Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette challenges some of President Donald Trump’s early moves to increase the efficiency of the federal government, pointing out that the inspectors general he fired focused on rooting out waste, fraud and abuse.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Tesla files building permits for Portland dealership
The automaker hasn’t formally announced plans to expand into Maine, but a building permit says the site would be an auto dealership and service center for the company run by Elon Musk.
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11 people from Kittery day care released from hospital after potential carbon monoxide poisoning
All of the patients were discharged from Portsmouth Regional Hospital Wednesday night, a hospital spokesperson said.
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Recreational cannabis brought in millions last year. Maine towns could finally get a cut.
The Legislature is considering 2 bills that would implement revenue sharing across the state’s recreational cannabis industry.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Schools & Education
Waterford considers financial implications of elementary school closure
WATERFORD — Over the last year Oxford Hills communities like West Paris and Harrison have been rocked by potential school construction proposals that would consolidate many elementary students into a large, centrally located school. West Paris has launched a lawsuit to stop Maine School Administrative District 17’s application to the Maine Department of Education to […]
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Farmington-based school board facing key decisions in setting budget
Regional School Unit 9 directors tackle priorities in light of higher wages and benefit increases.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners recognize employees for seizure response at courthouse
“When things like that happen, it takes a special person to just not run away but to jump into action,” Chairman Bob Carlton said.