House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
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Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine Mall shooting suspect was dropped off at the mall, prosecutors say
Ahmed Basheer Awad, 20, of Westbrook made his first court appearance via Zoom on Friday afternoon where a judge raised his bail to $250K cash.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
King’s Head Pub opening Freeport location
The new gastropub will launch in the former Jameson Tavern space.
Posted inMaine
Maine’s next snowstorm coming Saturday night
Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties can expect less snow than what’s coming to southern Maine.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DEP: $50M sludge bond would preserve landfill space
The proposal to bond funding for grants to help local sewer districts tackle the statewide sludge-disposal problem needs approval by a legislative committee and two-thirds of the House and Senate before it could be sent to voters in November.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Is your neighbor’s dog too loud? Maine bill would clamp down on excessive barking
Supporters say it would help address neighborhood disruptions, while opponents say it could prompt overreactions and that it’s an issue best left to municipalities.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston approves contract for new administrator Bryan Kaenrath
The Waterville city manager and former legislator said a top priority is creating ”a real sense of hope, optimism and momentum in the community.” Kaenrath’s starting salary will be $180,000.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
207 Edibles owner calls foul as Lisbon councilors table marijuana license
What started as a dispute between two marijuana business owners has spilled into the town’s licensing process, with one party claiming the other is getting biased treatment from the town.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Regulators seek approval to cut bills for Mainers who use electricity during off-peak hours
It would take years to establish the new rates, Maine’s top utility regulator told the Legislature’s Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee.