It isn’t even clear whether all Republicans are on board with a proposed short-term spending bill.
2018
Posted inMaine
Franklin County commissioners clarify stance on social service funding
Though a budget advisory committee has the final say, commissioners say they will fund agencies included in last year’s budget, but not those that were not included.
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Posted inMaine
Farmington hospital asks ill visitors not to visit patients
With influenza widespread in the state, Franklin Memorial Hospital has taken this step to protect vulnerable patients.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Source
Saint Joseph’s College ends deal for hydroponic greenhouse funding
It has ended its relationship with Organic Nutrition Inc, which is backed by Cate Street Capital.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Two arrested Tuesday in St. Albans drug raid
The seized drugs might be related to recent overdoses in the Hartland and Pittsfield area, police say.
Posted inMaine Crime
Robbery of Westbrook dry cleaner ends in foot chase, arrest
A 29-year-old woman entered the Pratt Abbott on Main Street, brandished a knife, and demanded money.
Posted inMaine
1 dead, 3 hurt in crash on US Route 202 in Winthrop
Connor King, 24, of Mechanic Falls, was killed in the Wednesday crash, which happened just before noon amid a snowstorm.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
After Wednesday’s snowstorm, milder weather to return
Several dry days are ahead, giving Mainers some opportunities to enjoy the recent snowfall.
Posted inBusiness
Trader Joe’s to remove controversial chemicals from receipts
The chemicals – BPA and BPS – are widespread in register and ATM receipts, according to findings by the Ecology Center.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
What it means for Maine if federal government shuts down
Acadia National Park would close and heating assistance for the poor could be affected, but with few federal employees and facilities, most Mainers may not notice a short shutdown.