The younger generation is carrying on traditions, like giving cards and candy, but also making a concerted effort to spend time with friends and family.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Maine colleges are meeting students where they are: Online
Fully online graduate and undergraduate degrees, which schools say offer flexibility for busy adult students, are becoming more available across the state.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Republican lawmaker dissents over bipartisan deal on Maine budget
A $121 million supplemental budget proposal was approved 11-0 by the Legislature’s budget committee, but Rep. Ken Fredette wants his party to oppose it because it does not include emergency housing limits and MaineCare reforms.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Augusta Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K
The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Fights. Ejections. Irate fans. What’s going on in Maine sports?
High school athletics programs are seeing more disruptions from poor spectator behavior that officials say is tied to pent-up anger and a selfish lack of control.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine DEP: $50M sludge bond would preserve landfill space
The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
Frey, 12 other state attorneys general pledge lawsuit challenging Musk’s Treasury access
Thirteen attorneys general, including Maine’s Aaron Frey, announce their intention to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping Elon Musk and his team from having access to national payment systems.
Posted inSwimming, Varsity Maine
Forming a swimming relay team can take some time, strategy
Coaches look at a variety of factors like speed, starting positions and competitive drive when determining their relay squads.
Posted inTimes Record
Sen. Tepler welcomes Topsham police to State House after officer saves a life
The Maine state senator praised Officer Jose Gomez for preventing a suicide on New Year’s Eve.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Southern Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.