The state’s reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president’s threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
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Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
How an Auburn man started a pro-North newspaper in London during the Civil War
John Adams Knight, whose house sits in Auburn’s West Pitch Park, acknowledged that once he backed the North, it was a trying time.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments
The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.
Posted inBusiness, Columns, Maine, Op-Eds
From our managing director: A bold new future for Maine’s local news
The Maine Trust for Local News is making moves to ensure that our communities continue to receive strong, impactful journalism — now and in the future.
Posted inbPlus, Lewiston-Auburn
Jack Wiseman’s Lego creations highlight well-known Lewiston-Auburn buildings
For him, building a complex model with Legos, including Dr. Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum, is like putting together a puzzle you can construct however you want.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News
Industry voters fund new Public Works building at annual town meeting
Residents at Industry’s annual town meeting Saturday approved all 34 warrant articles, including a Local Food Sovereignty Ordinance, while also electing Steward Durrell to the Select Board.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Weld voters eventually OK plan for free state park passes for residents
After much discussion, voters approved accepting an annual $5,000 donation from the George and Raymond Frank Foundation (Camp Kawanhee for Boys) to provide residents with seasonal passes to Maine state parks.
Posted inMaine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway cafe repairs old things while making new bonds
A once a month ‘Repair Cafe’ is as much of a social event as it is a repair shop.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime
One injured at shooting outside Lewiston mosque
The incident took place outside a mosque during a Ramadan service on Friday night, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine river flooding risk lower than normal, but ice jam risk higher
U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers not currently expected to be called to break ice on the Kennebec River this spring.