In his State of the Union, the president said he had negotiated a ‘new ratepayer protection pledge’ with large tech companies.
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Sun Journal announces new reporter coverage for greater Lewiston
Matthew Jaroncyk has joined the staff as a general assignment reporter covering the region, while veteran reporter Joe Charpentier is taking over coverage of Lewiston city politics, culture and development.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Bill would extend Maine’s free school lunch to all children in public pre-K
While the state provides universal free school meals, public preschools not located at public school sites are left out, something legislation from Senate President Mattie Daughtry hopes to change.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
A majority of Maine wants more restrictions on ICE, new poll finds
The survey by the University of New Hampshire, conducted in the wake of a recent ICE surge in Maine, suggests Republicans and Democrats are split about whether increased immigration enforcement has made the country safer.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Maine woman got lost in the system waiting for a lawyer
Alyssa Mendez was left off a statewide list of people in need of lawyers and was not appointed one until more than 40 days after her first court appearance.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Telstar seniors win big at annual winter carnival
Competitions included a student-versus-staff basketball game, gym hockey and ski jumps held the week before February vacation at the Bethel school.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, News, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school basketball sidelines react to tournament action, drama
Teammates and staff support one another at Portland Expo, Augusta Civic Center and Cross Insurance Center in Bangor during vacation week tournaments.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine Republican candidate cleared following ‘under the table’ pay complaint
Sen. Jim Libby, a Standish Republican running for governor, and the Maine Democratic Party faced separate ethics complaints tied to fundraising.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gould Academy senior finds his passion with Bethel fire department
The Bethel firefighters attended Zach Garfield’s senior Four Point presentation at Gould Academy, supporting the 18-year-old’s newfound ‘identity.’
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief
The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.