The root cause analysis report will be discussed at an Oct. 29 Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority board meeting.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine House speaker backs bill that could reduce wait times for dental surgeries
The bill would improve reimbursement rates for general anesthesia, cutting monthslong wait times for dental procedures.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
A leak to blame? A spike in water use has Bethel looking for answers
The water district says on some recent days the gallons used has more than doubled, and aging infrastructure and need for long-term planning are serious factors.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values, The Bethel Citizen
Rumford pastor wears two hats, both in service to others
This story is the second in a series exploring Bethel area churches: their mission, demographics and challenges.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine won’t adopt Trump’s tax breaks on tips, overtime until lawmakers weigh in
Gov. Janet Mills has directed the state tax assessor not to align Maine’s tax code with provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill unless directed by lawmakers, saying it will cost the state more than $400 million this year.
Posted inMaine, News
Lowing cattle in Leeds, bulldozing in Brunswick and sports under sunset: Week in Photos
Sun Journal photographers select some of their favorite images from the past week.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican Jonathan Bush poised to enter Maine governor’s race
The cousin and nephew of former presidents is bound to shake up what has been a stable field of Republicans seeking the nomination.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Thomas College faculty votes to unionize, citing frustration over changes
Organizers at the Waterville college say the move is a response to policy shifts by a new president that affect job expectations and academic offerings.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Early voting in Maine has begun. Here’s what you need to know.
In-person absentee voting begins Oct. 6 as voters weigh 2 statewide ballot questions and a host of local races.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine State Police trooper ‘body-slammed’ Chelsea woman, according to lawsuit
Marie Searles’ lawsuit accuses state police of a pattern of ‘failing to properly investigate and discipline troopers in cases of excessive force.’