The state has a fleeting chance to get back in the race in 2025, despite President Trump’s antipathy.
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Gov. Mills set to deliver annual address to Legislature. Here’s what to look for.
Mills’ 2-year budget proposal includes service cuts and tax increases to meet the state’s constitutional mandate to submit a balanced budget.
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Delays to NECEC project in Maine will cost Massachusetts ratepayers more than $500M
Bay State regulators approve the higher costs caused by political and legal opposition to the 145-mile transmission line in western Maine that is expected to come on line in 2026.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Auburn to begin home inspections as part of citywide revaluation
Auburn officials are urging residents to cooperate with inspections after a similar effort in Lewiston was suspended due to an extremely low response rate.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
No identification yet of human remains found in Lewiston bog Saturday
The state spokeswoman said it’s not known how long identification of the remains will take.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Police, drug agents raid apartment in Lewiston; 8 teens detained, released
Police say the apartment house at 100 College St. has been the scene of at least two shootings over the past week.
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St. Dom’s students get lesson on handling mistakes
Professional motivator Brett “Ooch” Outchcunis of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, addresses students during Catholic Schools Week.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Bill would allow some Maine teens facing adult charges to stay in youth detention
The legislation would allow the Department of Corrections to keep certain residents who are over 18 at Long Creek Youth Development Center so they could continue to receive behavioral health services.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Two Moms Diner opening soon in Lisbon
The small restaurant has big plans to change breakfast and lunch options where the town needs it most.
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Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.