Tom Bell’s award-winning film “An Extraordinary Place,” will screen on April 1 at the University of Southern Maine.
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Maple sugaring part of education at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
The Hinckley school’s sugar shack was one of dozens across the state open during the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.
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Maine reporter May Craig was a pioneer for women covering Washington politics
She is notable not only for her impact on women’s history, but also as a reminder of the important role journalists have played as watchdogs of American government.
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Maine butterfly species among those experiencing fastest declines
A new study compiling butterfly surveys across the country found a 22% overall decline, while seven species found in Maine declined by more than 50%.
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Colby women fall in NCAA hockey quarterfinals
Amherst scores the first four goals and comes away with a 4-1 victory.
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MaineGeneral Health to lay off more than 100 workers to address budget shortfalls
The layoffs will occur in mid-April, president and CEO Nathan Howell said.
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Colby women’s hockey faces familiar foe in NCAA D-III quarterfinals
The Mules (18-6-2) head to Massachusetts to take on NESCAC rival Amherst College (21-5-1).
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Federal government delays $1.6 million for Waterville, delaying downtown improvement projects
The city applied for the money a year ago and was on track to receive it, but was notified late last week the money will not be coming this year, a city official said.
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Maine homeless advocates, emergency shelters call for more state funding
A bill before lawmakers would raise funding for shelters by $5 million, but the Mills administration has said it can’t identify revenues to support it.
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Waterville city councilor resigns abruptly, citing health issues exacerbated by Trump election
Rien Finch, a Democrat who represented Ward 6, cited recent physical and mental health challenges, worsened by overwork and having a president who says transgender people do not exist.