Winter temperatures soaring in Maine

New standards would require all Maine libraries to pay directors, expand hours of operation. Small nonprofit libraries that operate with all-volunteer staffs object to the requirements. They will have three years to come into compliance. Read this story by Judith Meyer of The Maine Monitor.

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Winter temperatures soaring in Maine | Maine Public

‘Where did all the staff go?’: Maine restaurant owners blame the housing shortage | The Maine Monitor

New standards would require all Maine libraries to pay directors, expand hours of operation | The Maine Monitor

School consolidations, ordered in 2007, are shattering as towns seek local control | The Maine Monitor

These Maine chefs are taking on a cooking challenge: Feeding a community in need | Portland Press Herald

Amid SNAP uncertainty, Maine food pantries saw demand spike | The Maine Monitor

What will Portland do about Live Nation’s proposed venue downtown? | Portland Press Herald

Portland City Council may reconsider winter parking fine increase | News Center Maine

South Portland residents gather to discuss future of historic Mahoney City Center site | WGME

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