The state’s major hospitals rank near the bottom among 50 states in 3 metrics — operating margin, debt burden and age of facilities — according to an analysis done for the Maine Hospital Association.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local Sports, Maine, Mark LaFlamme, News, Sports
If only Lewiston could be a hockey town again . . .
I’m sorry, but if you can’t fill The Colisée for junior hockey even when tickets are given away, you don’t get to wear the Hockey Town moniker anymore, writes Mark LaFlamme.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Calling on Maine’s leaders to meet, address voters
Rep. Pingree has made herself available to constituents. Her D.C. counterparts? Not so much.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Guides, Things to Do
Where to shop for vinyl records in Maine
Add to your record collection at 24 stores statewide.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News, Politics
Early into President Trump’s 2nd term, supporters in Maine say ‘So far, so good.’
New polling found near-unanimous support for the president among Maine Republicans, although some Trump voters say recent scandals and leaks are giving them cause for concern.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Waterville ‘Tesla Takedown’ protest targets Elon Musk, Trump
More than 60 people from around central Maine stood in the snow Saturday at a Tesla charging station off Main Street at Elm Plaza to protest Elon Musk’s gutting of the federal government and firing of thousands of workers.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby women’s hockey sets high bar for the future
The Mules reached the NCAA Division III tournament for the third time in four years, but must replace a graduating class of 11.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Central Maine, Sun Journal name new managing editors
Ben Bragdon will be the Sun Journal’s new managing editor and Jessica Lowell was promoted to managing editor of the Central Maine newspapers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maple sugaring part of education at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences
The Hinckley school’s sugar shack was one of dozens across the state open during the 42nd Maine Maple Sunday Weekend.