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.’
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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.
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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.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Local & State, News
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.
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MaineHousing releases $2.5 million for Lewiston homeless shelter
The critical funding from MaineHousing was promised if shelter operator Kaydenz Kitchen proved by Aug. 1 it could sustain operations for the new shelter for at least two years.
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State restricts Piscataquis County Jail operations after it fails to meet key standards
The Maine Department of Corrections has ordered the jail to stop new intakes, return boarded inmates to their original facilities and create a plan to address its shortcomings.
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Federal data suggests Maine had the highest electricity hike last year. The picture is not so clear.
A report that residential prices rose in Maine by more than a third raised some alarms, but state officials say the true cost to ratepayers is much lower.