The commuter bus service linking Lewiston, Auburn and Portland is gearing up for some changes ahead of winter after almost four months on the road.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Dairy task force recommends boosting subsidy to preserve Maine farms
A draft report calls for additional taxes on gambling, cannabis or cigarettes to help stabilize funding for the subsidy program that protects Maine’s struggling dairy farms.
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Posted inbPlus, Maine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Face Time: Brittanie Averill of Carthage on the joys of sobriety and following your food dreams
The Carthage woman loves preparing all kinds of food. She attributes much of her success and happiness to being sober from alcohol, which she and her husband, Steve, became on Jan. 1, 2023.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
New Beginnings looks to open Lewiston shelter for homeless youth
If approved Tuesday by the City Council, the shelter would provide space for up to 12 youth between the ages of 18-24 to spend the night.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine
Photos: Poland 3-on-3 tournament raises funds for Kindness Keepers for Hallie
The basketball tournament honors the life of Hallie Oldham, a 9-year-old from Poland killed when a large tree fell on her family’s car.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight
Trump’s campaign often featured disparaging rhetoric and false claims about trans people, but his message was effective in seizing on broader fears.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine has shifted its strategy to expand electric heat pump use to the entire house. So far, it’s working.
A move to install electric heat pumps for the entire house instead of individual rooms has drawn strong interest from homeowners who are increasingly taking advantage of rebates.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon councilors to take up second reading of ordinance for town EMS department
Town officials have been working on the proposed ordinance, which is the first step toward the town taking over the ambulance service.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ opens at Bates Mill Atrium
Robert Shetterly’s exhibit features portraits of teachers, activists, veterans and others who have confronted significant challenges.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race
Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.