The Trump administration is proposing a 40% cut in the NIH for 2026, and Sen. Susan Collins said federal cutbacks are disrupting research into Alzheimer’s and other diseases.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway fire receives $3,000 grant for traffic safety equipment
The money from the non-matching grant will pay for traffic safety equipment, such as signage, LED lighting, cones and safety vests.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, River Valley
Dixfield store burglary suspects arrested after stolen coins used for a purchase
Two men and a woman were charged Monday with burglary after rolled coins and cash were stolen from Ellis Variety in Dixfield.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
250 customers in North Jay under boil water order after break in line
North Jay Water District customers should boil water for at least one minute before consuming.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Turnout light in most places as Mainers vote on school budgets, local offices
Hotly debated budget proposals were expected to drive more people to the polls in some communities, including Cape Elizabeth, Gorham and Scarborough.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Democrats drop opposition to ‘red flag’ hearing
A public hearing is scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday on a citizen initiative that would make it easier to temporarily remove access to firearms from people who are in a crisis.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Hannah Pingree announces run for Maine governor
Pingree, a former speaker of the Maine House, joins a slate of well-known Democrats looking to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Sabattus votes, again, to keep its Police Department
Through a secret ballot Monday night, Sabattus residents voted 83-73 to stick with the local police force instead of turning coverage over to the Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Department.
Posted inMaine, Politics
It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know
Maine voters will head to polling places across the state Tuesday to approve or reject local school budgets. Voters in many communities also will elect municipal and school officials or decide the fate of capital projects that could increase their taxes. Turnouts are expected to be relatively small in most places for the off-year election. But some […]
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers reverse course, reject decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms
A bill to allow possession of small amounts of psilocybin came close to passing, but was ultimately rejected by lawmakers.