With a new federal grant providing funds, students get to choose and keep their instrument of choice until their senior year of high school.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston council kills proposed social media policy for employees
While city administration said the policy is meant to be a guideline and still ensures employees’ First Amendment rights, several have said they’re concerned by its ambiguous language that could leave employees facing disciplinary action.
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Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Landmark Yarmouth restaurant Muddy Rudder closes, listed for sale
The restaurant, which opened in 1976, is located on Route 1 along the Cousins River and can be seen from I-295. It is listed for sale for $1.4 million.
Posted inNew England
There’s a moose on the loose – in a New Hampshire swimming pool
Bedford Police Chief Daniel Douidi said no people or animals were harmed.
Posted inMaine
Maine sending emergency response teams to North Carolina for Helene recovery
The teams from Maine Emergency Management Agency and the Maine Forest Service will depart for North Carolina on Thursday and Friday, the governor’s office said.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Livermore Falls man accused of driving to endanger in Auburn
Roger Moulton, 41, a school board member, is accused of “speeding, passing vehicles in the oncoming lane and flipping off other drivers who would not get out of his way,” Auburn Deputy Police Chief Timothy Cougle wrote in an email.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Nearly all homes in counties hardest hit by Helene lack national flood insurance
The United States’ crumbling flood insurance system faces a new test after Hurricane Helene.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Three Mile Island nuclear plant owner seeks taxpayer backing for Microsoft deal
A taxpayer-backed loan could give Microsoft and Three Mile Island owner Constellation Energy a major boost in their unprecedented bid to steer all the power from a U.S. nuclear plant to a single company.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News, Schools & Education
Biden student loan forgiveness may proceed after small win in lawsuit
The decision delivers a small victory in the Biden administration’s ongoing fight to alleviate federal student loan debt.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
U.S. and Microsoft disrupt Russian hacking group targeting American officials and nonprofits
U.S. authorities and Microsoft say hackers linked to Russian intelligence targeted dozens of former military and intelligence officials, journalists and civil society groups with a sophisticated campaign designed to steal information.