Susan Collins, a key Republican player in Washington, voted to begin debate on the bill last night, while Angus King voted against advancing the bill.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston nonprofit Store Next Door hopes to expand countywide
The Store Next Door is moving out of Governor Longley School, where it has been for four years.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News
For Mainers, stacking firewood isn’t just a chore. It’s ritual, engineering and art.
As with any well-loved tradition, wood stacking invites strong opinions.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Girls Who Code is bridging the gender gap in STEM fields
The program is geared to knocking down obstacles that girls may face pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
Posted inMaine, News
Slayings in Chelsea raise questions about Maine’s juvenile mental health system
A teenager was charged with killing his foster father and cousin, but little is known about the child’s time in state care.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Republican field for 2026 Maine governor’s race slow to take shape
It’s early and more candidates are expected to enter the race. Rep. Laurel Libby and former Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason are two possibilities.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston’s housing boom getting statewide attention
With more than 1,300 housing units in the development pipeline, the city is playing a major role in the state’s housing goals.
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Maine’s Meals on Wheels program gets boost from state, but long waitlist and uncertainty remain
Congress has yet to reauthorize $6 million in federal funding for the food program, which serves more than 10,000 older or disabled Mainers. Many others remain on a waitlist that could take years to clear.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Kingfield reviews survey draft for future comprehensive planning
The Select Board discussed a resident survey with AVCOG to guide Kingfield’s comprehensive plan and future grant opportunities.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine, News
Maine journalist could join wife as winner of ‘Jeopardy!’
Jason Singer, a former reporter and editor at the Portland Press Herald, will appear on the famed trivia show Tuesday. His wife won in 2021.