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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Photo Album: Lost Valley Ski Area ramps up snowmaking
The Auburn ski area hopes to start its season this weekend — a week ahead of the scheduled Dec. 13 opening.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Sen. Collins proposes reimbursement reforms for EMS services
The bill, co-sponsored by Sen. Joe Manchin, I-West Virginia, would require payment for EMS services even when a Medicare patient is not transported to a hospital. Maine passed a similar bill in 2023 for patients with private insurance.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
FBI offers $15,000 reward for information about missing Maine girl
Stefanie Damron, 14, has been missing since leaving her New Sweden home in late September.
Posted inElection 2024, News, Politics
Hand recount underway in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District
Austin Theriault requested the recount after losing the race to Rep. Jared Golden by 2,706 votes, or less than 1% of votes cast.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Cyber Monday expected to set a record on the biggest day for online shopping
Adobe Analytics, which tracks online shopping, expects consumers to spend a record $13.2 billion on Monday, 6.1% more than last year.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Electric buses continue to cause problems for Maine schools
Winthrop Public Schools is among the districts still debating what to do with buses obtained through a federal grant program.
Posted inMaine, News
Rollover crash causes delays on I-295 in Freeport Monday morning
One driver was taken to the hospital after their car rolled and landed on its roof, according to Maine State Police.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Lewiston teen dies in crash on Route 4 in Auburn
Police said an unnamed 17-year-old died in a single vehicle crash Monday morning.
Posted inNation / World, News
Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year for an opinion on ‘the obligations of States in respect of climate change.’