State Rep. Jennifer Rhodes, a Republican from Winchester, drafted the bill after watching a young girl nearly get struck by a car driven by a man holding two small dogs with one arm and petting them with the other.
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Posted inNation / World
Denny’s sign topples in Kentucky, killing woman
Her husband and daughter are injured when their car is partially crushed.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Windham uses second-quarter surge to win at Edward Little
The Eagles pull away before halftime and keep their distance to down the Red Eddies in a Class AA North matchup.
Posted inNews, Oxford Hills
Norway board, interim assessor expected to meet to discuss position
The interim assessor billed the town $5,000 for the final three months of 2022, well below the budgeted amount, but work hours arre expected to greatly increase in the coming months, which will increase costs.
Posted inMaine
Mills budget proposes revamping intellectual and developmental disability services
A lifespan waiver could ensure people receive consistent care throughout their lives. But more needs to be done to make sure those services are available, advocates say.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Shiffrin fourth in downhill, remains tied with Vonn
Mikaela Shiffrin’s pursuit of a record 83rd World Cup victory is delayed for at least another day despite a good result in her least favorite discipline.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Home prices increased in 2022, but overall sales fell
The statewide median sales price for homes sold last month was $330,000, an 8.9% increase over the price in November 2021.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
Gun sales in Maine declined in 2022, but remain historically high
Firearm sales in the state have fallen 17% since 2020, new data show. But sales are still far above pre-pandemic levels, and 25% higher than a decade ago.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Auburn signals support for rezoning land off Andrew Drive for residential development
The land is in the area of Mount Gile, which features views of Lake Auburn and the Androscoggin River.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Auburn family races through Mexican backcountry for $10,000 prize in ‘Survivalists’ TV show
The adventure-competition reality show, hosted by extreme adventurer Colin O’Brady, takes two families for a four-day race in the ‘rugged wilderness’ for a $10,000 prize.