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NEWS CENTER Maine presents local, regional, state and national news, along with the latest breaking news events, updates on road conditions, and the week's weather f NewsCenterMaine.com is Maine's trusted source for local news, weather, traffic and sports from NEWS CENTER MAINE WCSH-WLBZ in Portland and Bangor, Maine

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Gov. Mills signs $519M budget making Free Community College Program permanent in Maine

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (394+ words) BANGOR, Maine — Gov. Janet Mills paid a visit to Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor on Friday to sign the state's supplemental budget into law. "It is a full and complete supplemental budget that does a lot of good things…...

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newscentermaine.com > article > money > business > small-business > maines-forest-industry-seeks-young-talent-as-retirement-looms-students-gain-hands-on-experience-at-unh > 97-c7aeb08d-6455-4e5c-b578-ad8e3caf396e

Students at UNH tap into forestry's future

5+ mon, 6+ day ago   (379+ words) DURHAM, N.H. — Maine's forest products industry, valued at billions of dollars, is trying to bring in younger workers as many current employees near retirement. At the University of New Hampshire, students get practical experience by making maple syrup and working with…...

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Maine lawmakers approve funding for potential statewide school cell phone ban

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (465+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine — The governor’s wish for a statewide cell phone ban now has money backing it after legislators set aside funding in the state budget. The Legislature’s Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee recently signed off on $350,000 to support the initiative…...

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Maine Senate backs free meals for preschoolers

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (406+ words) A proposal to provide free school meals to Maine preschoolers is moving forward after gaining bipartisan support in the State Senate. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 23–12 vote, expanding access to free breakfast, lunch, and snacks for children enrolled in…...