The legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden of Maine passed on a 231-195 vote after reaching the floor on a bipartisan maneuver that bypassed GOP leadership.
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Collins, King vote for Democrat-led health care subsidies extension
Collins voted to advance both a Democratic proposal to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies and a Republican alternative, while King voted only in favor of the Democratic plan.
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Lewiston mill eyed for $300M AI data center
The project would redevelop a portion of Bates Mill No. 3, which formerly housed offices for TD Bank.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Why Angus King and Susan Collins of Maine voted to rebuke Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
King is pushing a resolution to reverse policies by Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary.
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Lewiston City Council to revisit investigation into residency of councilor-elect
The council will vote on a request to review Councilor-elect Iman Osman’s qualifications for holding the Ward 5 seat.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Lisbon Falls, Portland, Westbrook among Subway locations closed by state
Maine labor officials are reaching out to workers after Revenue Services shuttered multiple restaurants.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
These Mainers’ Christmas traditions aren’t exactly traditional
Doughnuts for dinner in Springvale, prank calls in Alna or leaving a gingerbread house in a cemetery in Bridgton are among the ways some families celebrate the holiday.
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4 crashes involving 12 vehicles snarl Auburn traffic during morning commute
The crashes occurred Thursday on and around Veterans Memorial Bridge.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
New England’s shrimp fishery to shut down for the long haul after years of decline
Fishing regulators are extending a shutdown for New England’s historic shrimp fishing business, effectively shuttering an industry that fell victim to warming oceans.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
University of Maine asks departments for 7% cuts to cover $18M shortfall
Maine’s flagship public university in Orono is reducing budgets across campus to close the gap in the 2027 fiscal year.