On Sunday, 42 diplomas were given to North Yarmouth Academy’s class of 2025. Two standout graduates shared their experiences at the academy and what is next for them.
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The case for accessible child care in Maine
As I think about the future of Maine, one thing is clear: The well-being of our children — and the families who raise them — is at the heart of our success. While I’m not yet a parent, I often think about the daunting question: How would we, as a family, afford child care? For […]
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Obituary: Marie E. Dahlbeck-Cookson
POWNAL – Marie E. Dahlbeck-Cookson, 89, of Pownal, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, after a brief illness.
Born in 1936 …
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Pineland Farms in New Gloucester to close fitness center in June
But the working farm, recreational center and business park says that it is still looking to expand its offerings.
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Maine’s young people are still leaving — here’s how we keep them
There’s a quiet ache many Maine communities feel today — not from a single event, but from a slow, steady shift. You notice it when a local high school graduation gets smaller each year. When the town store closes early because there’s no one to work. Or when a neighbor’s grandchild leaves for college and […]
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A responsible, governing budget for all
Every two years, the Maine Legislature is responsible for drafting a state budget that works for all Maine people — an almost impossible task given the variety of issues and challenges that affect all of us. While each community that I serve here in House District 98 — Durham, Pownal and parts of Bowdoin, Lisbon […]
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Freeport-area school budget priorities serve students and taxpayers
The Regional School Unit 5 Board of Directors has worked diligently to develop a budget that is focused on the goals of the district and the needs of our students while remaining responsive to the needs of our taxpayers. The Board of Directors’ proposed operating budget for FY26 is $44,455,929, which is an overall increase […]
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RSU 5 Superintendent’s Notebook: RSU 5 welcomes public participation in budget development
RSU 5 is well into the process of developing a budget for the 2025-2026 school year that will allow us to continue to provide a high quality education and move our district forward, while at the same time being fiscally responsible to the taxpayer. The RSU 5 board of directors has been presented with the […]
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‘I’m afraid for this country’: Ukrainians in Maine worry for their homeland, new homes
For some Ukrainians living in Maine, the country’s dire position — and the United States’ shifting attitude — create dual anxieties: While the fate of their homeland appears uncertain, so too does the political landscape of their new home.
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In a first, New England governors push transmission boost to bring wind, hydropower through Maine
The region’s electric grid operator will oversee a more than $1 billion transmission upgrade along the Maine-New Hampshire line.