Derek Levasseur ran in 2019 as a Republican challenger to U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, but dropped out before the primary election.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine applies for federal rural health funding to partially offset billions in Medicaid cuts
The state could receive more than $500 million over five years but is expected to lose $5 billion in Medicaid cuts included in the Republican budget bill that passed this summer.
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Girls missing from Topsham elementary school found safe
The second-grade students went missing for about 3 hours Thursday after leaving Woodside Elementary School on foot, according to Sagadahoc County emergency officials.
Posted inNews, Times Record
Bath Iron Works begins construction of workforce housing
General Dynamics’ partnership with Portland-based Developers Collaborative will bring apartments geared toward Bath Iron Works employees.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland jetport warns of flight cancellations after FAA cuts air traffic at 40 airports
The Federal Aviation Administration is reducing air traffic by 10% at 40 ‘high-volume’ airports across the country, including Boston’s Logan, potentially impacting thousands of flights.
Posted inBusiness, Food, News
East Bayside’s Orange Bike Brewing holding food drives
The collections are part of a three-day anniversary event.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Augusta food drive volunteers strive to fill need
Local radio stations have hosted the annual Camp Out Hunger Food Drive for seven years.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
In Maine prisons, Native American sweat lodges are part of the program
A Passamaquoddy elder has led over 100 sweats for inmates since 2007.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Anthem, Northern Light Health announce agreement on new contract
The sides said late Wednesday that they had reached a 3-year deal to keep coverage in-network for about 30,000 Mainers after months of often-contentious negotiations.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Trial underway for man charged with manslaughter in 2024 death of child in Knox County
Aziayh Scott, 24, has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in connection with the death of 22-month old Quayshawn Wilson. The jury has not yet heard from the medical examiner, whose autopsy report the defense has disputed.