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Bath Iron Works, union reach tentative agreement

by Drew Johnson March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Members of the Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association will vote Saturday morning on the agreement, which the union says is an improvement over the offer it rejected ahead of striking this week.

Business, Maine, News

Central Maine Healthcare CEO quietly replaced after acquisition by nonprofit

by Hannah Kaufman March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The former head of the Lewiston-based health system said in January that the new owners were ‘going to maintain local leadership.’ He was replaced the day after the acquisition.

Maine, Politics

A Democratic official flagged potential problems with MaineCare. Mills is pushing back.

by Billy Kobin March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.

Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times

Rumford proposes 5.59% increase in 2026-27 town budget

by Bruce Farrin March 27, 2026April 3, 2026

Spending plan includes significant 1-year reduction in capital spending.

Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander

Kingfield residents discuss possible new school district budget

by Quentin Blais March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The Kingfield School Options Committee presented a proposed budget for a new school district to residents March 24.

Business, Health, Maine, News

Applications for Maine’s new paid family leave program open Monday

by Drew Johnson March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The program, which will start paying out benefits on May 1, provides up to 12 weeks of pay for Mainers to take medical, parental, military or safety leave.