The government shutdown means federal food assistance will not be paid in November, affecting 41 million recipients across the U.S.
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Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
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Old School Food Pantry in Mexico preparing for influx after SNAP suspension
A large increase in food pantry usage is anticipated after the program once known as food stamps goes unfunded Nov. 1.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Chainsaw artist breathes new life into South Portland tree stump
Josh Landry, of North Anson, has been carving since he was 16. His work even caught the attention of Stephen King.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield Historical Society works to restore historical Grange curtain
Organizers are hoping to raise $7,000 for the restoration of the former Mystic Grange curtain, which will be given to Dirigo High School.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, Things to Do
Public Theatre takes ‘Misery’ to a new level | Review
The Lewiston theater’s adaption of Stephen King’s bestseller shines with ‘astounding’ performances and New York quality set design.
Posted inMaine, News
Lewiston to increase monthly payments for new police headquarters
The change is tied to the final cost of the project, which increased from about $15 million to nearly $17 million this year.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Last Sheaf in Lisbon offers a helping hand with discounted building supplies
The nonprofit, affiliated with a group of Christian Anabaptist churches in Maine and Pennsylvania, offers new, used and salvaged materials.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine issues recall on cannabis vape cartridges
A Yani product sold between July and October at over 20 stores tested for unsafe levels of a pesticide, the Maine Office of Cannabis Policy announced Monday.
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Portland trial begins for mother suing Midcoast health provider over daughter’s death
Jasmine Vincent died in 2021 from a type of leukemia. But attorneys say Mid Coast Medical Group in Brunswick failed the teenager by not ordering an X-ray that would have revealed signs of the disease.