The Maine Educational Policy Research Institute gave its latest presentation about possible changes to the state’s education funding formula, which many say doesn’t account for today’s education needs.
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Gov. Janet Mills assails Trump’s tariffs, Social Security layoffs
The governor made the comments while hailing the renovation of an old mill for new housing in Lewiston.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Raise taxes on Maine’s wealthy? Some of them are OK with that
An added 4% tax on incomes over $1 million and capital gains over $250,000 could generate more than $200 million in annual revenue for the state, according to estimates provided to lawmakers.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Other states consider joining Maine in banning the spreading of sewage sludge
The battle over how to place guardrails on the practice is starting to play out in legislatures across the country.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County group planning for border station changes at Coburn Gore Township
The $95 million project by U.S. Customs and Border Protection is expected to be completed in five to six years.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Golden, House Democrats call for defense secretary to testify about attack leak
Secretary Pete Hegseth and several other Trump administration officials have been under fire since the revelation that they accidentally shared war plans in a group chat that included a reporter.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
cPort Credit Union takes shape in Lewiston
The credit union’s building is being erected across from Central Maine Medical Center on Main Street.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston man pleads guilty to charges related to child sexual abuse material
Harold Clayton III potentially faces up to 30 years in prison for charges of possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Luiggi’s Pizzeria in Lewiston is ready to reopen — and yes, you can still get a Fergy
‘Same old recipes, just a fresher new look,’ said Keshia Pratt, who owns the restaurant with her husband Zach.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mother dies from injuries in March 20 Lewiston crash
Police said Adaysia Read died Monday at Maine Medical Center in Portland, days after her 7-month-old daughter Kinsley Willigar died from her injuries. Willigar’s father, Tyrell Willigar, died on impact.