The U.S. Department of Education cut more than $600,000 in promised funding for the program, which supports western Maine students who face barriers in going to college.
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Where Taylor Swift fans can celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ in Maine
Several clubs are holding album-release parties this weekend and a film event tied to the album opens at theaters Friday.
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Man sentenced for killing dorm resident at Portland YMCA
Robert Lancaster pleaded guilty to murder in David Hannauer’s death in January 2024 and was sentenced to 35 years.
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Lee Frank’s burger joint closes Wells location
Two other locations remain open.
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Abbiocco Italian restaurant slated to open Thursday in Woodfords Corner
The new eatery is in the former home of Sissle & Daughters.
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Have billboards been banned in Maine since 1977? | Fact brief
Just 4 states have broad bans on billboard advertisements in an effort to preserve their natural beauty.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Brunswick celebration will honor 250 years of U.S. Navy
The Navy League’s annual ball will be held at the St. John’s Community Center in Brunswick on Oct. 4.
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Kennebunk museum introduces fall artist-in-residence
Brick Store Museum selects photographer Laura Dauphinais, who specializes in landscapes and wildlife.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
South Portland teachers started the school year without a contract
The school district and the South Portland Teachers Association entered a fact-finding process last week after mediation stalled. Negotiations are ongoing.
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Kennebunk-area school board welcomes interim directors
The RSU 21 board introduced two interim directors in September, replacing Lesley Stoeffler and Rachel Kennedy-Smith.