Bethel’s waste water treatment director has accepted a position with Maine Rural Water Association.
January 2023
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment declines slightly, but more people have health coverage
The percentage of Mainers without health insurance dropped from 8% in 2019 to 5.7% in 2021, the latest year data was available.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Poland man denies charges in fatal Turner crash
Joshua A. Doughty, 40, denied charges of manslaughter and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon three weeks after he was indicted by an Androscoggin County grand jury.
Posted inMaine, News
State lawmaker calls for $200 million investment in affordable housing
Rep. Rebecca Millett’s bill is one of many that will be considered by a new Joint Select Committee on Housing, created by the Legislature this session.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine unemployment rate inches up
The state’s jobless rate rose slightly to 3.8% in December and is just slightly above the U.S. rate.
Posted inNews
First Mainer to compete in Junior Iditarod prepares for challenging Alaskan terrain
Mt. Ararat High School junior Tara Crossman traveled across the country with her 13 sled dogs in advance to prepare for their upcoming February races.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine hockey polls: Edward Little boys move up, Lewiston girls stay in
The Red Eddies benefit from former No. 1 Thornton tumbling, while the Blue Devils keep their place despite splitting a pair of games over the past week.
Posted inSports
NFL playoffs: Can the Bengals beat Chiefs a fourth straight time? Yes, they can
Commentary: Cincinnati, which has won 14 of 16, is the better team.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Portland police investigating bank robbery
The robber threatened staff at the Norway Savings Bank on Forest Avenue and demanded cash.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine basketball polls: Oxford Hills girls take No. 1 spot, boys joined at top
The Vikings girls grab the top spot after beating previous No. 1 Bangor, while the boys share No. 1 with undefeated Brewer while Lewiston lurks right behind.