Susan McMillan

Staff Writer

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Published
October 25, 2011

Forum to discuss Occupy Augusta

AUGUSTA — Occupy Augusta will be transplanted to the University of Maine at Augusta temporarily Thursday afternoon for a public forum.
Published
October 23, 2011

Medical marijuana dispensary opening soon in Hallowell

HALLOWELL — The operator of central Maine’s medical marijuana dispensary says it is on track to open by the end of the month.
Published
October 23, 2011

Medical pot dispensary opening nears

HALLOWELL — The operator of central Maine’s medical marijuana dispensary says it is on track to open by the end of the month.
Published
October 21, 2011

Exotic animals enjoy fiercer protection in Maine

MOUNT VERNON — Maine has strict regulations on captive wildlife that protect both the animals and the people around them, say state officials and the owners of a sanctuary here.
Published
October 21, 2011

Safeguards with teeth

MOUNT VERNON — Maine has strict regulations on captive wildlife that protect both the animals and the people around them, say state officials and the owners of a sanctuary here.
Published
October 20, 2011

Maine seeks early childhood education grant

AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.
Published
October 20, 2011

Maine seeks early education grant

AUGUSTA — Maine is requesting a $32.2 million federal grant to improve the quality of and access to early childhood learning and development programs.
Published
October 18, 2011

Elementary schools remix back on agenda

READFIELD — After months of analysis, a committee exploring ways for Regional School Unit 38 to reorganize has come back to one of its original proposals: reconfiguring the district’s four elementary schools.
Published
October 17, 2011

Occupy Augusta camp begins

AUGUSTA — About 30 people planned to spend a second night in Capitol Park on Sunday as Occupy Augusta settled in for an indefinite stay.
Published
October 17, 2011

A fresh approach

GARDINER — Laura Budde reflects fondly on memories of working alongside her mother in their backyard garden in suburban Minnesota.