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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Mystery Photo for July 20, 2025
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Laurel Libby draws impassioned crowd to Topsham event as she weighs run for governor
The Auburn Republican state representative spoke about free speech issues and the controversy surrounding her social media post of a photo of a transgender athlete.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine’s voter-approved campaign finance limits deemed unconstitutional
A US District Court judge rules that the referendum, which was passed by nearly 75% of voters in November, runs afoul of the First Amendment.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston council poised to restrict needle exchanges against state’s wishes
The ordinance under consideration would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, something state public health officials and recovery advocates have opposed.
Posted inMaine, News
I-95 northbound closures expected late Wednesday for Augusta bridge replacement
The intermittant closures are scheduled so that large, precast concrete units that will form the new Western Avenue Bridge deck can be placed over the interstate.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s high court hears Bath Iron Works lawsuit over paid family leave rules
The shipyard and the Maine Chamber of Commerce sued the state over a new 1% payroll tax. It could affect 1,500 companies and 40% of the state’s workers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine teachers, school leaders concerned about impact of cutting federal DOE
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can move forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and lay off nearly 1,400 federal employees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Watch swimmers splash their way through summer in Kennedy Park pool
People cool off in Lewiston’s public swimming pool Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
More lead dust found at Franklin County courthouse; testing done this week
Commissioners learned the third floor cannot be used for office space or storage because it would not bear the weight, county Administrator Amy Bernard told commissioners.