More than 40 towns have withdrawn from their school districts since the state’s 2007 consolidation push.
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Portland morning radio host Lori Voornas leaving after 32 years
Voornas, who started on Portland radio in 1993 on WMGX, is currently the morning co-host on WHOM.
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BlixxHorses in Kennebunk announces July Open Barn event
The educational organization provides non-riding programming for groups and individuals.
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Gorham and Westbrook
Bean-hole bean supper – Saturday, June 21, 4:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., and 6 p.m. UCC at North Gorham, 4 Standish Neck Road, Gorham. Two types of beans, red hot dogs, potato salad, coleslaw, homemade brown bread, rolls, coffee and punch. $12, $8 children. For takeout, call 838-1832 or go to northgorhamchurch.org by 5 p.m. June […]
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Making Maine’s energy system fairer and cleaner | Anne Carney
Summer is heating up here in Maine, bringing warmer weather and the need to pull out our fans and air conditioners. It also means the end of winter disconnection protections for Mainers who cannot afford their electric bills. If only it also meant the end of the need to refrigerate insulin, run CPAP machines or […]
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Busy summer on tap for the town of Scarborough | In the Know
There’s always something happening in Scarborough. From road projects and recreation programs to capital planning and meetings, our local government is busy. We’re sharing a few key highlights this week to keep you in the know. For more updates like these delivered straight to your inbox, be sure to subscribe to our Town Newsletter, emailed […]
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York County commissioners make Pride Month declaration | County Report
The declaration is an acknowledgement that the need for education and awareness remains vital to end LGBTQ+ discrimination and prejudice.
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Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers’ shooting surrenders to police
He is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the former Democratic House Speaker and her husband.
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Three Mainers killed in separate weekend fires
The Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of fatal fires in Wilton, Caribou and Newfield.
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Maine’s foster care population grew at the fastest rate in the nation, federal data shows
The state’s director of child and family services cited the agency’s response to high profile deaths as well as a lack of attorneys to represent parents and declining support services as reasons for the increase.