4 years ago Feasibility study would find solutions to county emergency communications issues DOVER-FOXCROFT — Representatives of the county’s fire and police departments are in agreement that long-term solutions to communications issues in the region need to be addressed, such as getting around the hilly terrain and upgrading or replacing antiquated equipment.
4 years ago Court appoints receiver to oversee shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes more than $50M A court-appointed receiver will now oversee the recently shuttered Hampden waste plant that owes tens of millions of dollars to a mix of contractors and creditors, including the bondholders that originally provided $52 million for the construction of the facility, according to recent court filings.
4 years ago Maine cities and towns could lose $146M in revenue by 2020’s end due to virus AUGUSTA — Maine cities and towns are expected to lose a collective $146 million in revenues due to the coronavirus pandemic by the end of this year, according to a projection released Aug.
4 years ago Proposed plan would return SAD 41 students to classrooms MILO — A “return to school plan” still needs to be approved by the school board, with some details to be worked out and nearly all components subject to change amidst the coronavirus pandemic, but under the current proposal SAD 41 students able to do so would attend in-person classes multiple days per week when school resumes in a month, with various safety measures in place for pupils and staff.
4 years ago Mainers can request a ballot for the November election, just not online Maine voters can request absentee ballots for the general election beginning on Monday, though they will have to complete those requests by mail or phone for the next few weeks as the state makes improvements to its online ballot request system.
4 years ago Green light for schools to reopen highlights Maine’s unique position with COVID-19 There’s no expectation that all Maine students will return to school buildings full-time in the fall.
4 years ago Weather service says Hurricane Isaias could bring wind and heavy rain to Maine mid-week The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a hazardous weather outlook for much of Maine in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias’ arrival next week.
4 years ago Increase in misdialed 9-1-1 calls may be caused by smartphones and smartwatches An estimated 240 million emergency 9-1-1 calls are made from phones in the United States each year, with least 80 percent originating from wireless devices, according to the National Emergency Number Association.
4 years ago All Maine schools get the green light to reopen full time School districts in all of Maine’s 16 counties have the green light to reopen full time for all students, based on new information from the state.
4 years ago Opponents of Maine’s ranked-choice voting system try new tactic after past failures in court AUGUSTA — Those making a fourth legal challenge in just over two years to Maine’s ranked-choice voting system are using a new lens of equity, but they will have to convince a federal judge that fundamentals have shifted since he tossed a similar suit in 2018.
4 years ago These home improvements have the most bang for the buck Whether or not you are trying to sell your house in the near future, taking time to make simple renovations to your home will be beneficial to quality of life as well as your property value.
4 years ago Maine Department of Education awarded $16.9M for ‘Rethinking Remote Education Ventures’ project AUGUSTA – The Maine Department of Education (DOE) has been awarded $16.
4 years ago U.S. Sen. Collins announces nearly $17M to improve Maine K-12 education during pandemic WASHINGTON, D.
4 years ago Area school officials planning reopening scenarios With the Maine Department of Education (MDOE) scheduled to release its first round of color designations pertaining to the individual levels of risk for the state’s school districts on Friday, July 31, officials with the region’s education units have been busy making plans for how students return to classes in the fall.