The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
Augusta
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, Local & State, News
Lisbon rolls out new business grant program aimed at developing the village area
Officials are hoping to make Lisbon Village a viable option for business owners looking to expand or move out of larger municipalities such as Lewiston and Portland.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation / World, News
Frey, 12 other state attorneys general pledge lawsuit challenging Musk’s Treasury access
Thirteen attorneys general, including Maine’s Aaron Frey, announce their intention to file a lawsuit aimed at keeping Elon Musk and his team from having access to national payment systems.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Maine chamber names new board members, officers
The slate of directors was confirmed at the chamber’s membership meeting last November.
Posted inSwimming, Varsity Maine
Forming a swimming relay team can take some time, strategy
Coaches look at a variety of factors like speed, starting positions and competitive drive when determining their relay squads.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Winslow girls hockey co-op ousts Edward Little co-op in OT
Katie Berard’s overtime goal gives the Black Tigers an opening-round upset for the second straight season.
Posted inNews
Maine state offices to close at 1 p.m. Thursday
Lewiston/Auburn & western Maine is expected to get blanketed with 3-6 inches of snow Thursday afternoon and evening.
Posted inLocal & State
Anti-Trump protesters gather near Maine State House in Augusta
The protest was part of a movement in capital cities across the nation.
Posted inCommunity, Connections
Dirigo Libraries launches to improve access to resources
The impact of this upgrade and consortium will vary among the libraries, but patrons should enjoy several key benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
More Mainers are leaning on state help to pay for burials, cremations
Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.