The shipyard and the Maine Chamber of Commerce sued the state over a new 1% payroll tax. It could affect 1,500 companies and 40% of the state’s workers.
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Maine teachers, school leaders concerned about impact of cutting federal DOE
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can move forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and lay off nearly 1,400 federal employees.
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Second toddler injured in Albion crash dies, police say
A police affidavit confirms the 2 1/2-year-old boys were twin brothers and also reveals how police linked the driver, Benjamin Lancaster, to the Friday evening crash.
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Collins votes no but Senate advances Trump budget request
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in a procedural vote on the president’s demand to cut $9.4 billion in funding already approved by Congress for foreign assistance and public broadcasting.
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Morse plans mayoral reelection run in Westbrook
Election races already taking shape.
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Biddeford River Jam brings music, fun to downtown
Heart of Biddeford’s 11th annual River Jam will take place all day on Aug. 16.
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Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce director rolls out the welcome mat
Newly appointed Matt Lewis said the chamber is “open to everyone.”
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Saco moves forward with Pepperell Park redesign with ad hoc committee
The creation of an ad hoc committee will help the city design a concept for the renovation of the park.
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Accessible trails to open Yarmouth preserve to more visitors
The Maine Coast Heritage Trust project will create over a mile of accessible trails at the Cousins River Fields and Marsh Preserve. “You’re literally building it for everyone,” said Enock Glidden, an accessibility advocate.
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Maine shipyards would get boost from defense spending proposal
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved additional investments in the state shipyards, with billions allocated to shipbuilding programs and the procurement of new ships for the U.S. Navy.