Officials weigh economic impact of Waterville hospital closure
Northern Light Inland Hospital is slated to close June 11, putting 309 employees out of work.
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Skowhegan fire station’s future tied up in a few inches of brick
A small piece of the former fire station on Island Avenue extends on to Brookfield’s neighboring property, which is presenting an issue as town officials consider what to do with the building.
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King and Collins vote to fund government as Senate averts shutdown
138 CommentsIn the end, enough Democratic senators decided a shutdown would be worse than the Republican plan and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer's strategy to allow the bill to advance.
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The old landmark awaits the same wrecking ball that took down buildings on either side of it to make way for the construction of modern, multi-story apartment buildings, Amy Calder writes.
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Staff at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is recommending proposals to increase fish passage at four dams in Waterville, Fairfield and Skowhegan, which a coalition of environmental groups pushing for dam removal have criticized.
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Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting will be one of the final opportunities for the public to weigh on the plan, which is expected to be voted on for adoption at town meeting in June.
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A lively town meeting slashed the $3 million budget by $394,000.
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With a major outbreak in Texas and New Mexico, Maine CDC Director Dr. Puthiery Va answers questions about vaccinations, the risks of the disease, and reports of alternative prevention methods and treatments.
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Researchers with the University of Maine System are working on a report about the formula for funding school districts, which many administrators say doesn't reflect the current realities of providing an education to all students.
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While Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King voted for the spending measure to avoid a shutdown, it eliminates millions of dollars of so-called earmarks for projects in Maine and nationwide.
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When Waterville’s former Bob-In goes, so goes an era
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Officials weigh economic impact of Waterville hospital closure
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Senate Republicans call for MaineCare reforms after blocking budget deal
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Skowhegan fire station’s future tied up in a few inches of brick
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Urgent care veterinarian coming to Augusta, open evenings, weekends
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I thought I had covered this item, but here it is again, so we might as well make it pay off on the big stuff we face all the time, like gifts, J.P. Devine writes.
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Local pet owners say Atlas Veterinary Urgent Care would fill a need for after-hours veterinary services that nearly an hour's drive from Augusta and could save pets' lives.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is canceling $20 billion nationwide in grants and other sources of funding authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Gov. Mills renominates top utility regulator to take on electrification challenges
Phil Bartlett and the other 2 members of the Public Utilities Commission increasingly face issues related to renewable power and grid modernization.
Annual Rural Living Day set for Lincolnville April 5
The event will feature Melissa Kelly of Primo, a James Beard Award-winning chef.
Maine Turnpike Authority names new executive director
Former Air Force officer Andre Briere, the deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation, is replacing Peter Mills, who retired last fall.
Maine Democrats move to adopt partial budget, with or without Republicans
Democrats have brought forward a 'continuing services' budget to fund MaineCare and other core government functions; it advanced out of committee Friday and will go to the full Legislature.
Bruins sunk by miserable second period
Tampa Bay outshoots Boston 20-0 and scores three times to pull away for a 6-2 win.
Varsity Maine boys hockey poll – March 13
The top five boys hockey teams in Maine at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Opinion: Susan Collins’ betrayal of Maine demands accountability
Our state needs leaders who prioritize people over political survival.
Opinion: Trump and MAGA want to make eugenics great again
Will immigration now be limited to people with good genes? Stay tuned.
Missed it? Watch our conversation with ‘American Idol’ star Julia Gagnon
Julia Gagnon became a household name in Maine when she made it to the final seven singers on the latest season of 'American Idol.' She talked about her journey during a live conversation Tuesday at Given Auditorium at Colby College.
Robby Coffin Trio to perform in Turner March 18
The three musicians have been performing around central Maine for many years and with many other local folks.