Superintendent Mike Tracy announced the cuts to the school budget to account for unexpected special education costs this year.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine Senate confirms new DHHS commissioner
Sara Gagné-Holmes had served as deputy commissioner of the department for 5 years and takes over as the agency is facing a federal lawsuit and scrutiny by lawmakers.
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Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, Morning Sentinel, News
Sheriff: Three arrested on drug charges after search of Hartland home
Wednesday’s search of the Crosby Street residence took place after a monthlong investigation into illegal drug activity at the dwelling, officials said.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Wiscasset 4th-grade teacher named Maine’s teacher of the year
The Maine Department of Education described the long-time educator as nature-oriented and a mentor to other teachers.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine seeks new operator to revive Rockland Branch rail line
The Department of Transportation is seeking to restore freight service and that could help the Amtrak Downeaster resume its effort to add passenger service from Brunswick to Rockland.
Posted inElection 2024, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Jared Golden seeks to fend off challenger Austin Theriault in final debate
The two candidates in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District offer voters clashing takes on issues like immigration, firearms and illegal marijuana growing in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Slain mother and daughter remembered at candlelight vigil in Bath
More than 100 people gathered to honor Jennifer and Lisa Bailey and to highlight the issue of domestic violence in Maine.
Posted inElection 2024, Local & State, Politics
Gov. Mills responds to Trump call where he reportedly mixed up her gender
Republican candidate Donald Trump was trying to energize voters Monday, the first day of early voting in Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Maine high court considers eligibility for immunity under Good Samaritan law
The justices will determine if Billy Beaulieu shouldn’t be charged with OUI because a woman asked police to check in on him after he had been pulled over for more than 2 hours on the interstate in Brunswick.
Posted inLocal & State
Franklin County tables action on policy to prohibit pets in the workplace
Assistant District Attorney James Andrews said he understood the policy but asked for an exception for a dog to be in the DA’s Office to help a traumatized victim or witness, especially a child, testify during trial.