Jason Singer’s win on Tuesday made him and his wife, Susan McMillan, part of an exclusive club of married winners of the famed game show. He added icing to the cake with a second win Wednesday.
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Lewiston man charged with manslaughter after crashing into a house in May
The May 21 crash claimed the life of 28-year-old Natasha Thoits, of Lewiston, who was trapped in the mangled car after it hit a single-family home at 4 Old Lisbon Road.
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Farmington 15-year-old dies after jumping into Hallowell’s Quarry Pond
Koa Dumont was one of 4 teens who were swimming at the private pond Wednesday.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine’s rural hospitals brace for impacts after Senate approves Trump Medicaid cuts
The sweeping policy bill approved by the U.S. Senate Tuesday is expected to cut off health coverage for tens of thousands of Maine residents, adding to financial pressures on the state’s already strained hospitals.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Jay-area district’s vote to align with Trump order could roll back protections for transgender students
State repercussions are unclear at this time, but if approved through the board’s policy process, it opens the district up to potential litigation.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
As Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica goes up in Farmington, residents recall lost family members
Volunteers set up The Wall That Heals on Wednesday, one phase at a time, at Narrow Gauge Cinema Complex in Farmington.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Topsham school to host Laurel Libby event despite complaints
The district responded to complaints about a planned event featuring Rep. Laurel Libby hosted at a school facility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, River Valley
Rumford Falls Hydro bad for river, conservation groups say
Five conservation groups argue that too much water is being diverted from the river, hurting habitat and recreational opportunities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Lewiston hopes busking festival will boost downtown foot traffic
The act of busking, or performing music or other unique talents in public spaces, has been the centerpiece of successful summer festivals in other communities, and Lewiston is hoping to be the next.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lisbon council sends defeated school budget back to voters
The original budget was rejected by a 70-30 margin when presented to voters last month.