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Why a Maine Republican frontrunner is lobbying his childhood school board

Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Bobby Charles criticizes school district’s decision to end kindergarten classes in two Maine towns.

Read this story by Daniel O'Connor of The Maine Monitor & Bangor Daily News

Bowdoin College application for Kingfield campsite set for public hearing: Local residents raise concerns about noise from large groups of students and wear on the narrow access road and small bridge. Read this story by Ashton F. LeCraw

Skowhegan Select Board rejects TIF application from local law firm: With two members absent, the board voted 2-1 to deny funding for repairs to a storm‑damaged downtown building. Read this story by Evan W. Houk

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What state lawmakers accomplished on housing this session | Maine Public

Lawmakers approve rate hike that will improve access for dental procedures | Portland Press Herald ($)

Gov. Mills signs bill creating independent child advocate | WGME

As Trump rewrites rules for asylum seekers, Maine businesses have to adapt | Portland Press Herald ($)

Maine soft-shell clam landings down 85% as researchers probe causes and predators | WGME

Jared Golden still has money in his campaign account. Where is it going? | Portland Press Herald ($)

Maine Monitor reporter Rose Lundy appeared on News Center Maine today to discuss her reporting on Northern Light Health’s financial problems. Watch the appearance.

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