Commissioners also gave Franklin County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee a $150,000 budget to work off.
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Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants MaineCare to cover Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The Mills administration is opposed to the legislation, citing the cost of the popular drugs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
With time running out, Maine lawmakers play chicken over supplemental budget
The state has notified medical providers that serve low-income patients to expect lower MaineCare reimbursements if lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by March 12.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston man in critical condition a day after fireworks mishap
Police said the man was severely burned after he set off fireworks inside a third-floor apartment.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston covers remainder of ‘Dump Trump’ graffiti
The city said crews could not complete the job Monday due to weather and manpower.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Waterford voters give initial support for hiring town manager
Waterford voters overwhelmingly approved a request to look into having a town manager to handle day-to-day governing operations.
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Maine Republicans argue women’s rights are threatened by transgender policy
Gov. Janet Mills is standing her ground against President Donald Trump’s demand that the state drop the policy, saying the president is claiming executive power that he doesn’t have.