Three couples are challenging state law and seeking reimbursement for their children’s tuition to religious schools.
June 2019
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Senate passes bipartisan prescription drug reform bills
One bill would allow Maine to negotiate to purchase drugs from Canada, while others would increase drug pricing transparency.
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Posted inMaine
Local father, son to ride in new ‘Trek Across Maine’ route
In Augusta on Sunday, the mass of bicyclists will leave the roads behind and traverse the Kennebec River Rail Trail from Augusta into Gardiner.
Posted inSports
U.S. women open with a World Cup record 13-0 rout of Thailand
Alex Morgan ties a tournament record with five goals for the United States.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine casinos took in a record $144 million last year. Will they stay on a roll?
The state is among a dozen that set all-time highs for gambling at casinos in 2018, according to an industry group.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Automatic voter registration bill moves a step closer to law in Maine
The bill, sponsored by House Speaker Sara Gideon, would automatically register people to vote when they get or renew their driver’s licenses in Maine.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Driver taken to hospital after his van rolls over in Turner
TURNER — Police said one person was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Route 4. The injured man, who had been driving a van, was taken to Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. The van was traveling southbound on a straight stretch of roadway when it apparently crossed the center line, overturned […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
The Buzz: Denny’s reopens, a medical mystery and meet Warp + Weft
* Denny’s 1, burst water pipe 0
* Auburn’s Brand Collective rebrands
* The Twin Cities are back to one business-to-business trade show
* A $1.5M medical building approved for Sabattus Street, but who’s opening there?
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
State dismisses charges in fatal Kingfield crash
The state could refile charges against Danielle Larochelle after it investigates additional information it received, Deputy District Attorney James Andrews said.
Posted inEncore
Gallery now featuring photography and paintings of Maine artists
The photography of Doug Warner and paintings by six local artists are now on display at the Woman’s Hospital Association Rotating Art Gallery at CMMC.