Maine’s program is the only one of 34 nationwide that has lost its funding so far, and the move comes on the heels of the president’s threat to cut Maine’s federal funding over a disagreement about transgender athletes.
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Lewiston proposing larger security fence around Franklin Pasture athletic complex
Councilors appeared skeptical Tuesday of the proposal to place a 10-foot curved fence around the complex.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers, public health advocates seek tighter oversight of medical cannabis
The state’s medical market lacks the same safeguards for contaminant testing as its recreational counterpart.
Posted inMaine Crime, News, Oxford Hills
Man sentenced in Paris police vehicle theft, shootout last year
Gary Porter was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison with all but two years suspended for his role in a May 2024 shootout and police vehicles thefts.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County commissioners appoint Rumford woman as administrator
Commissioners also gave Franklin County Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee a $150,000 budget to work off.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Hundreds protest against Trump and Musk outside Maine State House
The protest was meant to coincide with others around the country and came as Trump was scheduled to address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine energy prices, already costly, expected to rise as Trump tariffs take effect
The impact on heating oil and gasoline is expected to be felt as soon as this week, though how electricity imported from Canada will be affected is less clear.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine lawmaker wants MaineCare to cover Ozempic and other weight loss drugs
The Mills administration is opposed to the legislation, citing the cost of the popular drugs.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Who are Maine’s lawmakers taking to Trump’s address to Congress?
Every member of Congress can bring one guest to the presidential address, and they often use the privilege to honor a local hero or send a political message.