A report released Friday by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development says the state has hit some of its 2030 targets but has fallen short of ‘where we need to be.’
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Police investigate reported gunshots in downtown Lewiston
Police were called out to the area of Sabattus and College streets at about 11:30 p.m. when at least one caller reported hearing several shots fired in the area.
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Photo Album: See images from the 6-month anniversary of the Lewiston mass shooting
Hundreds walked solemnly Thursday night into Simard-Payne Memorial Park to mark the six-month anniversary of the night 18 people were killed.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston Strong: Hundreds come to mark anniversary of mass shooting
Roughly 300 people assembled to celebrate the 18 people killed in the Oct. 25, 2023, shooting, the many who were hurt and the families of the victims.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amtrak planners identify 3 possible sites for new train station in Portland
Moving the station from its current location at Thompson’s Point would reduce travel time and improve efficiency of the Downeaster service between Boston and Brunswick.
Posted inFranklin, Maine Crime, News, The Franklin Journal
Teenagers charged in assault at Kinneowatha Park in Wilton
Wilton boys ages 15 and 16 were charged with assault Sunday.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Bill on transparency about hospital facility fees takes effect without Gov. Mills’ signature
The law, a watered-down version of the original legislation, requires health care facilities to post signs to let patients know that facility fees are being charged.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Trinity Jubilee Center in Lewiston to host $600 relief payment application event for farmworkers, meatpackers
Trinity Jubilee Center will hold an event Wednesday for farmworkers and meatpackers of USDA-approved facilities to apply for $600 COVID-19 relief payments.
Posted inMaine, News
Fewer people visited Maine in 2023, but they stayed longer and spent more money
Travel to the state during the shoulder seasons accounted for 44% of the visitors, up 3.4 percentage points from 2022, according to a report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Great Falls Forum: Local organization mentors young journalists across the globe
The nonprofit has worked with student journalists on all seven continents, with teens often producing stories on conflicts, elections, mental health, natural disasters and more.