Some approved legislation still awaits action by the governor, and lawmakers will return for at least one more day to address vetoes.
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Posted inBusiness
Waterville’s HealthReach partners with CTI to expand tobacco treatment services
WATERVILLE — Connie Coggins, HealthReach president and CEO, has announced a new partnership between HealthReach Community Health Centers and The MaineHealth Center for Tobacco Independence. The latter administers the statewide tobacco treatment contract on behalf of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Maine Department of Health and Human Services. Under this partnership, the […]
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools and Education
As costs rise dramatically, Maine schools struggle with sending special education students to private schools
A change in state mandates means some school districts will pay thousands — and possibly millions more — to send some special education students to private school programs.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New England handbell choirs raise funds for One Lewiston at annual Maine Spring Ring
Over 120 handbell ringers from 16 choirs across Maine and wider New England met Saturday for Maine Spring Ring at Auburn Middle School.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine Republicans outline party’s priorities heading into 2024 elections
On the second day of the party’s convention, the GOP adopts a platform that takes positions on school curriculum, foreign policy and news coverage.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
South Dakota governor, potential Trump running mate, writes in new book about killing her dog
The Guardian obtained a copy of Noem’s soon-to-be-released book, ‘No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward.’
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after his return to New York from upstate prison
The lawyer said he’s scheduled to meet with Weinstein on Monday. He added that he plans to tell a judge when Weinstein goes to court on Wednesday in Manhattan that a retrial should occur after Labor Day.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel, News
Free spirits take trip to Mercer for inaugural Hippie Flea Market
Tie-dye clad hippies poured into Mercer by the hundreds to take part in the cash-optional event that featured bartering, blacksmithing and live music.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Anti-war protesters dig in as some schools close encampments after reports of antisemitic activity
Early Saturday, police in riot gear cleared an encampment on the campus of Northeastern University in Boston while several dozen students shouted and booed at them from a distance, but the scene was otherwise not confrontational.
Posted inNation & World, News
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim downing U.S. Reaper drone, release footage showing wreckage of aircraft
The Houthis said they shot down the Predator with a surface-to-air missile, part of a renewed series of assaults this week by the rebels after a relative lull in their pressure campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.