The measure, which was held over from 2019, would give Maine companies a second shot at bidding if they lose out to out-of-state competitors on state construction or purchasing contracts.
February 2020
Posted inAmerican Journal, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Lakes Region Weekly, Sports, Varsity Maine
Semifinalists announced for Mr. and Miss Basketball awards
The winners will be announced March 6 at an all-star banquet in Bangor.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State, News
Portland cartoonist’s Big Nate gets own show on Nickelodeon
The comic strip, created and drawn by Portland artist Lincoln Peirce, was greenlit to become an animated TV series.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Democrats turn up the temperature on debate stage
Two candidates – front-runner Bernie Sanders and New York billionaire Michael Bloomberg – feel the heat most intensely.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Idexx reportedly laying off workers in Wisconsin
The newspaper Wisconsin State Farmer reported that the Westbrook-based company plans to lay off more than 50 workers at two facilities.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Wednesday’s high school roundup: Edward Little foils Windham’s upset bid
The No. 1 seed in Class AA North boys’ basketball gets a scare but advances to the regional final with a 49-41 win.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Death of salsa mom, autism advocate ‘stuns’ friends
Stephanie Lay, who made Maine-Tex grilled salsa at home with her severely autistic son, Bryce, died unexpectedly at her Windham home.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Portland schools propose free breakfast for all students next year
More than half the students in the the Portland school system qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Rising costs force a Plan B for school construction project
The district advisory building committee will discuss options to pare down three school projects to meet the budget approved by voters at the polls in 2017.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine veterinary startup receives $40 million investment
Rarebreed Veterinary Partners invests in and provides a variety of services to veterinary operations.