She was 81 years old and climbed to Chimney Pond more times than she could remember, and I didn’t even get her name, writes Mark LaFlamme.
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Maine’s political leaders pan Senate passage of Trump’s tax and spending cuts
The entire congressional delegation and Gov. Janet Mills oppose the bill, which polling found to be deeply unpopular in Maine.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Street art inspires safer and prettier roads in Lewiston
A city and state collaboration project aims to make streets safer for vehicles and pedestrians.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Local & State
Jay-based school board says district will recognize only 2 sexes
The Regional School Unit 73 board voted on the controversial Title IX policy affecting transgender students’ access to sports and private spaces.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools & Education
U.S. Department of Education freezing some federal funds for Maine, other states
The funding was expected to be disbursed Tuesday, the start of the fiscal year for school districts in Maine, but it may be delayed until the end of September.
Posted inPolitics, Schools & Education
Maine joins suit against Trump administration over cuts to school-based mental health funding
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined the 16-state coalition suing the federal Department of Education for what he described as cruel and illegal cuts to funds for in-school mental health services.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Susan Collins votes ‘no’ as Senate approves Trump spending cuts and tax breaks
Collins was one of three Republican senators to vote against the bill. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie by casting a final vote in favor.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Sports
Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief
The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.
Posted inNation / World, News, Politics
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts as Vance breaks tie
The package now goes back to the House, where it risks more problems as Republicans race to finish by the president’s July 4th deadline.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
West Paris Water District taking steps toward solvency
Town officials and contractors expressed concern that the district’s water reservoir has been only half-full and may not have enough water to save a burning building.