AUBURN — If you believe the advertising in the latter half of the 19th century, gulping down a bit of Dr. J.F. True’s Elixir offered the best possible treatment for everything from a headache to a lizard living in your stomach. Regardless of whether it really worked or not, the dark and somewhat alcoholic liquid […]
January 2019
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Bill could require Maine drivers to use certain tires on vehicles
PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine drivers could soon be forced to put certain tires on their vehicles. It’s an expensive idea, that leaves Mainers without snow or all-season tires footing the bill for a new set. The bill being proposed would require all Mainers to have snow or all-weather tires for more than half of the […]
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Sen. Susan Collins: Give all taxpayers a PIN and save billions of dollars
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is proposing legislation aimed at preventing billions of dollars in tax refunds each year from going to thieves instead of the taxpayers expecting the refunds. Collins introduced her bill, the Taxpayer Identity Protection Act, in the Senate on Monday, the first day taxpayers could file returns. Her bill […]
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Acting AG says Mueller probe ‘close’ to being completed
Special counsel Robert Mueller has charged 34 people, including several close to the president. But he has yet to accuse anyone close to the Trump campaign of conspiring with the Kremlin.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Nordic skiing: Emma Charles streaks to victory
In Nordic skiing Emma Charles, Mt. Blue High School, took first place for girls at the Sassi Memorial 5K classical race.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Final week of winter games at Mallett
The 2019 WinterKids Winter Games, a competition being held by students and staff at the W.G. Mallett School, draws to a close this week.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Meeting the needs of employers and workforce
A roundtable discussion was held January 25 with representatives from local education and economic development organizations to address and discuss an initiative to collaborate efforts between service providers, educators, and community connectors.
Posted inBusiness, News
More apartments planned for Portland’s Monument Square
Three floors of vacant office space in the historic Lancaster Block would be converted into market-rate housing.
Posted inNational Sports
Tom Brady says there is “zero” chance he will retire after Super Bowl LIII
This trip to the Super Bowl — the ninth of Brady’s career — comes as the New England quarterback approaches his 42nd birthday.