The bill co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins of Maine would eliminate limits on Social Security benefits for public sector employees, including teachers and firefighters.
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Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Wilton approves purchase of new ice skating rink for Kineowatha Park
Parks & Recreation Director Jordan Schanck plans to purchase a 60-by-80-foot EZ Ice Pro Home Arena System rink for $7,165.50 with a one-year warranty.
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Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
Andover road commissioner asks town leaders for details of benefits, pay rate
The town’s highway department staff consists of Road Commissioner Per Tripp and crew member Jeff Cannell who both began working for the town in November.
Posted inHealth, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Andwell Health Partners to scale back in-home pediatric services amid financial deficit
It is the latest local health care provider to scale back services amid reported financial losses, impacting some of the most vulnerable patients.
Posted inMaine, New England
Endangered whales found entangled in rope off Massachusetts, and 1 is likely to die
The critically endangered North Atlantic right whales number less than 400, and the species faces existential threats from entanglement in gear and collisions with ships.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Lewiston shooting victim recovering as investigation continues
Police on Wednesday released an array of photos showing parts of the Tuesday shooting that left 36-year-old Mickiel James with serious injuries.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County bans pets at county government buildings
The Franklin County Sheriff’s K-9s are considered employees of the county and are allowed in county government buildings.
Posted inHealth, Nation / World, Politics
Transgender care debate, linked to Maine lawsuit, resurfaces after Senate passes Defense Act
The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act passed despite some Democrats’ frustration with a late addition on transgender health care from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Posted inMaine
Gov. Mills names first director of Maine’s Office of New Americans
Tarlan Ahmadov, who currently oversees statewide employment programs at the Maine Department of Labor, will begin his new role in January.
Posted inNews
Cleanup of toxic foam spill has cost Brunswick’s airport $774,000 so far
The airport authority on the hook for a disastrous firefighting foam spill responded to the Environmental Protection Agency request for information, revealing previously unknown details about the hangar and the hefty cost of environmental cleanup.