Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Portland man found not criminally responsible for death of Granny’s Burritos founder
A judge determined Jonathan Alas, 29, was suffering from psychotic symptoms that impaired his sense of reality when he killed Christopher Godin in 2023.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
No one injured after two crashes on Route 27 in New Vineyard
A tractor-trailer driver from New Hampshire lost control of the rig in snowy conditions and slid off the road, nearly rolling it over.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Man struck while crossing Veterans Memorial Bridge in Auburn
The 43-year-old transient man was transported Monday to Central Maine Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Phillips voters approve selling three town properties to a buyer with the best interest of the town
The Select Board was authorized to move forward with granting an easement over property next to Trecartin Park on Park Street.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Nation / World, News
Lobster regulators repeal minimum size increase after years of backlash in Maine
The vote relieves the pressure of an impending deadline to comply with the law by this summer. Now, the lobster industry must find a different solution to protect declining populations.
Posted inMaine
Up to 6 inches of snow expected Thursday in Maine
This storm is expected to drop plowable amounts of snow across the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Record Store Day creator Chris Brown leaving Bull Moose music chain
Brown, who helped create Record Store Day and is known for his music business insights, has been with the company for 31 years.
Posted inMaine
Brunswick officials voice support for better fish passage on the Androscoggin River
As conversation around fish passage at the dam grows this year, Brunswick Town Council took a stance in support of pursing a new fish ladder on one of Maine’s largest rivers.