As I wait for the morning session bell to ring on our final day at the State House this session, I am reflecting on the good work we’ve been able to get done. And I consider MaineCare. MaineCare isn’t just a policy issue we debate in Augusta; it’s a lifeline for over 400,000 Maine residents, […]
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We Love to Eat: Community meals offered in Buxton, Gray and Westbrook
Gray bean supper – Saturday, July 5, 5 to 6 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary, 15 Lewiston Road, Gray. Beans, chop suey, red hot dogs, coleslaw, casseroles, homemade biscuits and butter, punch and coffee. All-you-can-eat, $12, $6 ages 5-11, free under age 5. Free community cookout – Sunday, July 6, 11:15 a.m., Riverbank Park, Westbrook. Sponsored by […]
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Both Lewiston hospitals’ systems completely restored after ‘cyber incident’
Both hospitals announced Monday they had fully restored their computer systems in all their hospitals and provider offices.
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Chick-fil-A eyes Auburn for its third location in Maine
A public hearing July 8 is the first step. If approved, it will likely take a year to complete.
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Missing 79-year-old Gray man found safe
Police believed the man wandered away from his house early Monday morning.
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Proposed zoning changes would allow for more solar in Yarmouth
The changes would allow for small solar arrays in specific areas of town and clear up rules for solar panels on roofs and in yards.
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Standish-area summer program provides takeout meals to school children
MSAD 6 officials say Bonny Eagle High School will be a non-congregate site, allowing families to pick up meals.
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What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations
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What’s next for Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The Senate will try to sprint ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts after a weekend of setbacks
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Game wardens find missing Hollis man on second day of search
The 76-year-old, who left his house early Sunday morning, was found conscious and alert Monday by a game warden.