The Maine DOE funding priority list was recently released, without Gorham in the top 10. School officials will update town councilors on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
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With 4-year-old’s death in mind, Lewiston police hand out free gun lock boxes
Police, gun safety proponents and a whole lot of people who remember the horrors of Jasper Smith’s shooting death in May don’t want to see such a tragedy again.
Are you a public housing resident behind on rent? Received an eviction notice? Here’s what to know in Maine.
Here are some available safeguards for tenants living in public housing.
Classes that teach Maine’s food insecure how to cook are under grave threat
Federal funding for the classes was eliminated by Congress. To keep these classes going, Mainers will need to ‘Put a little more grit into the game.’
Deep cuts possible after Lisbon rejects school budget for second time
Prior to Tuesday’s vote, Superintendent Richard Green said school ‘programs and services’ would have to be eliminated if the budget failed again.
Community, Maine police come together for National Night Out
Maine police departments hosted the National Night Out, a nationwide campaign to connect police and the community.
Man accused of killing Westbrook couple refuses to enter courtroom
Marcel LaGrange stands accused of killing two parents in front of their children in a parking lot two years ago. He did not appear Tuesday at a competency hearing that will determine whether he stands trial.
Richmond author’s book focuses on how kids can heal in nature
Richmond author and illustrator Evelyn Dean publishes “My Earth Journey” to show young readers the tools they can find in the natural world when faced with difficult situations.
Waterville native who died in Colorado remembered as ‘wonderful soul’
Waterville native Micah Plaisted died in July after being beaten outside a civic center in Colorado.
Apple sues Apple Cinemas theater chain, alleging trademark infringement
The Massachusetts-based movie theater company owns and operates 14 theaters, including ones in Westbrook and Saco.