Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.
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Balloon festival to rise again from Lewiston with ‘Star Wars’ theme
The same group that saved the event last year will be organizing this year’s festival, with Nate Libby, Lewiston’s economic development director, serving as festival administrator.
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Multiunit homebuyers are turning sour on Portland
Real estate experts say high prices, rent control and competition from new inventory have sent the would-be landlords packing. And they’re heading to Lewiston-Auburn.
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State’s child welfare office in Lewiston hit hard by staffing issues
New district offices opening in Farmington and possibly Rumford are aimed at relieving burden on caseworker retention.
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AmeriCorps cuts will hurt Maine communities, volunteers say
The loss of $400 million in grants to programs across the country puts at risk the service of more than 120 participants in Maine. Now they’re asking, ‘Why are we under attack?’
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Mr. Drew and his Animals Too moving from Lewiston to Poland
Owner Drew Desjardins said he will sign a lease to move all those lizards, snakes, fish, birds and various critters to the Poland Crossing Plaza on Route 26.
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Lewiston Safe Voices opens resource center amid worry of federal budget cuts
The unveiling comes at a time when federal funding is uncertain and cuts could lead to downsizing services.
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St. Dom’s families air frustrations as group proposes buying Auburn school for $4.9 million
Members of the Saint Dominic Academy community continue to question the Portland Diocese’s intentions in negotiations to keep the high school open.
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Proposal for passenger rail to Bangor loses steam in committee
The Legislature’s transportation committee says LD 487 ‘ought not to pass,’ especially without assured funding from the Trump administration.
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Maine author Monica Wood says libraries are essential, ‘under siege’
Wood, who grew up in the town of Mexico and lives in Portland, spoke Thursday at the Great Falls Forum in Lewiston.