A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
How Maine high school football teams break in new QBs
From open battles to succession plans, the road to finding a new starter can vary.
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Five Maine high school football storylines for Week 3
A rivalry renewed in Cumberland, three Class A South teams remain unbeaten, and other themes worth watching.
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6 Maine events this week include Common Ground fair and Jeff Buckley film
Catch performances from Boston Dance Theater in Portland and Wells.
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Five Maine high school football storylines to follow in Week 2
Keep your eyes on standout newcomers and bounceback hopefuls this weekend.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Staff of Maine’s community college system criticize new software program as ‘deeply flawed’
System leadership acknowledged the rollout has been difficult but are confident it will succeed, while staff worry about morale, reputational damage and failed rollouts of the product elsewhere.
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Hankering for Maine apples? Check out our sampling of orchards to pick your own.
Apple picking season is here, and orchards statewide grow many varieties.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Coast Guard postpones removal of buoys from Maine waters after outcry
The agency’s plan, announced this spring, would have removed almost 150 buoys as part of an effort to modernize the navigational setup.
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Wells resident trying to retrieve pets from burning house charged with assaulting firefighters
‘Firefighters were actively working to protect lives and property when they were unexpectedly assaulted,’ police say.
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Does Maine law require highway drivers to keep right except to pass? | Fact brief
It’s common for cars to ‘camp’ in the left lane and, on the Maine Turnpike, the center lane.