Maine’s 2nd District congressman and 3 other Democrats strayed from their party, and the measure to halt Trump’s attacks on Iran failed by a narrow margin.
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No more Maine data centers for now, lawmakers say
Lawmakers advanced a measure that drew attention last month when one senator said it could kill a previously unannounced project in Sanford.
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Maine hospitals, health advocates debate bill that would cap hospital prices
The proposed bill would cap hospital prices at 200% of Medicare rates.
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West Paris to hold hearing March 9 on water district grant
The West Paris Water District is pursuing up to $1 million from the state to help pay for a mandated new reservoir.
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‘Friday Night Live’ makes return to stage in Rumford
Now in its 14th year, the sketch comedy show runs for three weekends, beginning March 20.
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Maine flood risk eases but ice jams pose a danger
River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
Posted inLocal & State, News, The Maine Forecast
Snow, sleet on Friday will give way to springlike temps across Maine next week
Temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday could climb above 60 degrees in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
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A massive housing project is transforming downtown Lewiston
Photographer Russ Dillingham captures the DeWitt housing project, with 104 units across two buildings, as it takes shape along Pine Street.
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‘Long overdue’: Maine lawmakers react to Trump firing Kristi Noem
Noem’s tenure as Department of Homeland Security secretary was ‘one of the most corrupt, reckless and disgraceful chapters in the department’s history,’ one of Maine’s representatives said.
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Anthem reaches in-network agreement with Bangor, Lewiston hospitals
Covenant Health agreed to a multi-year contract to keep its services in-network across central and western Maine.