The five-year federal award strengthens support for first-generation, low-income and disabled students at UMF.
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Author Ben Shattuck chose the Maine woods for ‘The History of Sound’
The story, now a film starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, takes place at Bowdoin College, Augusta’s defunct train station and the backwaters of Maine.
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As Scarborough grows, new report tries to get a handle on traffic
The town has studied and organized transportation concerns, data and recommendations for the first time in about two decades.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Saco Middle School starts school year with new assistant principal
Ben Fogg said he is looking forward to connecting with students, staff and families in his new role.
Posted inNews
Improving consumer protections for Maine citizens is a 24/7 endeavor | Donna Bailey
During the first legislative session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature, my colleagues and I took action to improve consumer protections in Maine. Our goal was to lower everyday costs for Mainers, whether by making it easier to cancel subscriptions or harder for ticket vendors to price gouge concertgoers. As the Senate chair of the […]
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland could levy fines on commercial property owners who leave spaces vacant
The City Council is set to vote Wednesday on a proposed ordinance that would penalize owners whose spaces remain vacant for 3 months or more.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
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Immigrant owners are preserving Maine’s variety stores and markets
New Mainers are buying and operating village markets and variety stores across the state, often in rural areas where they are preserving the only retail access to gas, groceries and other necessities for miles around.
Posted inLocal & State, News
2 injured when floatplane crashes in Flagstaff Lake
The 1956 Cessna 170B was trying to take off when it crashed around 1:30 p.m. Monday, state police said.
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Bernie Sanders backs Graham Platner, Troy Jackson at Labor Day rally in Portland
The Vermont independent stumped with progressive candidates for Senate and governor against ‘oligarchy,’ the MAGA movement and the Democratic party establishment before a crowd of several thousand.
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