Republicans are seeking restrictions such as a 3-month limit on housing assistance, while Democrats have called for expanding the program to cover meals at emergency shelters.
Maine
Local and state news from the Sun Journal.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
Maine parents, health care workers again spar over bills to roll back vaccine requirements in schools
Two bills being considered by the Legislature’s Education Committee would restore religious exemptions for school vaccinations and roll back school immunization requirements broadly.
advertisement
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Norway board approves design work on Opera House clock tower
The clock tower work will be done at the same time as the Opera House renovations.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Susan Collins breaks with Republican Party again, this time opposing Medicaid cuts
Maine’s senior senator has twice voted against members of her party in recent days, including a vote against a budget resolution over the weekend.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
With Paris car dealer locked down, customers left in the lurch
Oxford County Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM abruptly closed its doors last Friday after the business was seized by Rockland Trust Company.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
A Maine judge might not release people from jail until state’s top court weighs in
A judge in Kennebec County was unable to hold a hearing Monday to move forward on her plans to release people without lawyers from jail because an attorney for the state wants Maine’s highest court to weigh in.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine sues Trump administration in 1st case involving Title IX dispute
The lawsuit, filed Monday by Attorney General Aaron Frey, challenges the USDA decision to halt federal funds because Maine allows transgender athletes to compete in girls sports.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Oxford Hills
Paris police officer fired after Sheriff’s Office issues no-trespass order
The order prevented the former sheriff’s deputy from entering the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office and the county jail.
Posted inNews, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford launches its own notification platform
Residents can get official news, alerts and safety notifications from the town of Rumford for free.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston food market project gets 6-month extension
A food co-op eyeing a move into 171 Park St. after the Lewiston Police Department relocates has received a 6-month extension on its option to buy the building.