The $7 million project includes adding security screening at the Cross Building and reconfiguring the screening area at the main State House entrance.
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In wake of Lewiston mass shooting, military implementing new policy to reduce blast-related brain injuries
Maine’s congressional delegation has been urging the Pentagon to adopt reforms since an Army reservist who had suffered brain damage from repeated blast exposures killed 18 people and injured 13 others last October.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Breakfast Club hosts Mark and Sara have a new gig, and you can listen to them starting Tuesday
Former WIGY radio hosts dive into podcast partnership with local publisher Pam Ashby.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3
The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, News, Politics
Challengers seek to disqualify RFK Jr., Cornel West from Maine’s ballot
The arguments against the 2 independent presidential candidates are spearheaded by a Biden-aligned political action committee looking to discourage support for third-party challengers.
Posted inMaine, News
Richmond man identified as driver in fatal crash
Mark J. Judd, 20, is described as a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of everyone who knew him, according to a GoFundMe page.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Business, Maine, News
Maine Public to move Portland studio, build event space at old Public Market
Maine Public purchased the building at 320 Cumberland Ave. for $20 million.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
‘Layers of invisibility’: Workers at Maine’s illegal cannabis grow sites show signs of human trafficking
Federal prosecutors say they have found no evidence of exploitation at the clandestine marijuana grow houses. Some local law enforcement, anti-trafficking advocates and several grow house workers say otherwise.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn
Farmers’ Almanac: ‘Brace yourself for a wet winter whirlwind’ in 2025
The latest Farmers’ Almanac is expected to hit the shelves this week and, as always, provide a near-endless supply of tips on everything from gardening by the moon to grating cheese and being prepared for the next power outage.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
New program to provide free counseling for Maine food industry workers
The Behind You pilot program, funded by a Texas nonprofit and implemented by the clinical students at the University of Maine, will cover up to 200 hours of free counseling in its first year.