After RSU 21’s proposed budget failed at the polls twice, a third proposal will go before voters at the end of the month.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
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Kennebunk-area school district investigates teacher’s alleged social media post
A Kennebunk teacher allegedly posted a controversial message on social media after the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week.
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Augusta schools, residents aim to protect immigrant families
A group of religious organizations sponsored a panel discussion Tuesday focused on helping immigrants.
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Did Maine abolish the death penalty in the 1800s? | Fact brief
The state’s laws regarding capital punishment for various crimes have changed repeatedly throughout Maine’s history.
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In Waterville, 7 artists explore their ancestral roots
‘Dark the Night and Bright the Stars’ is open until Oct. 12 at Ticonic Gallery.
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The world mostly sees one side of Maine. Could this year be different? | Column
A look at how the state is portrayed by national media outlets, as they find more reasons to visit.
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New Jersey man collapses, dies while bear hunting in Maine
David Ridgway, 69, of Bridgeton, New Jersey, was hunting in Pierce Pond Township, about 50 miles north of Skowhegan, when he collapsed.
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Conservatives out educators, including some in Maine, accused of cheering Charlie Kirk’s death
While no Maine educators appear to have been fired over the issue, some districts have investigated or placed teachers on leave.
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Justice Department sues Maine for refusing to provide voter information
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows twice denied the DOJ’s request for the information, which includes personal data such as birth dates, addresses and partial Social Security numbers.
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Chellie Pingree, Portland leaders pressure ICE to share details on arrest outside school
Immigration officers’ refusal to identify themselves while detaining a parent during student drop-off at Gerald E. Talbot Community School last week has led to a growing chorus of calls for transparency from federal agents.