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Posted inBusiness, Food, News
How high gas prices are rippling through Maine’s economy
Farmers, fishermen and forest product companies call diesel the lifeblood of the state’s working lands and waterfronts.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Inmate at women’s prison files suit over housing of transgender prisoner
The suit by Katie Mountain claims she faced regular harassment and assault, and was punished by prison staff for complaining.
Posted inCommunity, Maine Crime, News
Carrabassett Valley man threatened girlfriend prior to shooting her, affidavit says
Austin Doucette, 24, is being held without bail on a murder charge in the killing of his girlfriend, Makayla Rose DeSantis, 23.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Community, News, The Bethel Citizen
West Paris Post Office to finally reopen after 5 years
The post office, at a new location at 141 Bethel Road, opens for business Saturday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said.
Posted inElections, Maine, Politics
Maine attorney general sues Trump over voting order, joining 22 other states
‘A president has absolutely no authority to dictate election processes,’ Aaron Frey wrote in a release.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
Portland teacher announced as new Maine poet laureate
Dawn Potter of Portland was named Friday as the seventh person to fill the role, which was created in 1995.
Posted inHealth, News
Proposed Medicaid rule changes in Maine have sown confusion, child advocates say
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services has proposed rule changes to Medicaid’s Section 28, which offers services to help children with life and social skills.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Trump wants $1.5T for the military. What do Collins, Maine delegation say?
As the administration seeks a 40% increase in military spending, Republican Sen. Susan Collins is focusing on the proposed cuts to domestic programs in Trump’s latest budget request.
Posted inNews
Hands-on research boosts UMF retention, workforce readiness
Enrollment in hands-on research courses at the University of Maine at Farmington have tripled since 2022, supporting student success and career preparation.