BRUNSWICK — After months of uncertainty that left school staff and board members fearful they would have to close their doors after serving a community for generations, Learning Land Nursery School has finally found a new home. The school, which had been operating out of the First Parish Church for more than 50 years, will […]
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Sheep dog demo, farm tour in Harpswell
On Saturday, in partnership with Friends of Merrymeeting Bay, farmers Joe and Laura Grady will host a sheep dog demonstration and farm tour. Beginning at 10 a.m., Joe Grady will provide a tour of Two Coves Farm in Harpswell and explain their focus on grass production and environmental sustainability. At 10:30 a.m., he will showcase his border collie and explain how he utilizes the canine skills and instinct to […]
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New fitness center in Brunswick available for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Independence Association clients and employees will enjoy an onsite fitness center at the organization’s new Brunswick location, thanks to funds raised in this year’sAndroscoggin Bank Run for Independence, together with a grant from Brunswick’s Alfred M. Senter Fund. The fitness center will include treadmills, ellipticals, a stationary bicycle, and several machines for body strength exercises. It will be located […]
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In reversal, Maine House endorses national popular vote bill
AUGUSTA — House lawmakers reversed course Wednesday and voted to add Maine to the growing list of states pushing to switch to a national popular vote in presidential elections. The 77-69 vote in the Maine House came roughly two weeks after the national popular vote bill had failed by a 10-vote margin but after the Maine Senate […]
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Governor vetoes bills that target CMP transmission project
PORTLAND — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday vetoed two bills aimed at creating obstacles for Central Maine Power’s proposed 145-mile transmission project in western Maine. Mills called the proposals to give local governments the ability to block the project “poor public policy.” She said Wednesday the bills would give towns disproportionate power over a […]
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Bloodstained police uniform, DNA evidence presented to jury in murder trial
The gold buttons on the tan shirt were fastened. The patches were still sewn onto the short sleeves. The clear plastic bag did not hide the red-brown stains. The jury looked at the uniform shirt Cpl. Eugene Cole was wearing on the night he died in Norridgewock last April. It was now evidence in the […]
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Waterville gets Gronked: The former Patriots tight end was in constant motion in a brief appearance at the Alfond Youth and Community Center.
WATERVILLE — He was in and out of the Alfond Youth and Community Center in about a half-hour. But this is Rob Gronkowski. He can cram a lot of excitement into a half-hour. Not one second was wasted. The former New England Patriots tight end (and maybe future tight end, if rumors that Gronkowski’s retirement […]
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Maine becomes 8th state to legalize assisted suicide for terminally ill
AUGUSTA — Maine legalized medically assisted suicide on Wednesday, becoming the eighth state to allow terminally ill people to end their lives with prescribed medication. Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, who had previously said she was unsure about the bill, signed it in her office. “It is my hope that this law, while respecting the right […]
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Maine briefs: Maine could collect data on petition signatures under bill; OSHA proposes nearly $1.8M in fines after roofer’s death
Maine could collect data on petition signatures under bill AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Maine could collect data on how ballot campaign groups pay for petition signatures under a bill facing Democratic Gov. Janet Mills. A Republican’s bill would require groups to provide the state a list of individuals paid to circulate petitions, and report the “method” of compensation. […]
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Towns approve $34.1 million Freeport-area school budget
FREEPORT — Voters in Freeport, Pownal and Durham approved the $34.1 million Regional School Unit 5 budget Tuesday, with 553 votes in favor and 266 against. The 2020 budget reflects a $1 million, or 3.43%, spending increase over 2019. In Freeport, the spending plan was passed 333-98. In Pownal, 135 voted in favor and 96 against. […]