AUGUSTA (AP) — After years of underfunding that has forced some of Maine’s nursing homes to slash staff and close their doors, the facilities could get some relief under legislation awaiting Gov. Paul LePage’s signature. Lawmakers in the Democratic-led Legislature have approved a total of $14 million for the state’s nursing homes over the next […]
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LePage talks job creation success at Ameridial grand opening in Fort Kent
FORT KENT — Gov. Paul LePage was in the St. John Valley on Friday for the grand opening of a new call center where he said the 90 jobs created stand as an example of his job creation policies. “Nothing makes me prouder than to be Maine’s governor and to see new jobs created,” LePage […]
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Schools, staff, ready for first day Wednesday
The big yellow buses will roll through Lewiston and Auburn early Wednesday as school reopens for Lewiston’s estimated 5,000 students and Auburn’s 3,500 students. Lewiston will have 31 buses on the road, plus 19 vehicles for special ed students. “We transport 2,600 kid every day, twice a day.” Lewiston School Department Transportation Director Butch Pratt […]
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Pediatric bed manufacturer growing his business in Millinocket and beyond
MILLINOCKET — Patrick Cyr is experiencing a ticklish dilemma that few business owners face, though many would like to. Cyr’s company, Courtney Bed Inc., sold about 50 of his handcrafted pediatric beds for special-needs children last year, the most ever in the nearly 10-year history of the business. And Cyr noted that he’s well on […]