Democrats have blasted the plan as an attempt to undermine Social Security’s finances.
2020
Devastation mounts from Midwest storm
Hundreds of thousands of people are experiencing power outages for a third straight day.
Berwick man charged with robbery in Auburn shooting
Damien Walter, 19, was not arrested due to the seriousness of his condition after being shot in the chest during the alleged robbery last winter.
Police officers, Oak Hill students lend a hand to Sabattus veteran
Sabattus Police and football players helped disabled veteran Karl Dostie move wood in his yard Wednesday morning.
Regulators begin reviewing plan for metal mine in northern Maine
Wolfden Resources’ proposal for a mine just south of Patten will likely be the first test of a state law that opened the door for metal mining in the state.
Midcoast respite care center to open new location after closing amid pandemic
The nonprofit provides activities for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and resources such as support groups, community education and one-on-one counseling for caretakers.
For Americans waiting on virus aid, no new relief in sight
All indications are talks will not resume in full until Congress resumes in September.
Biden campaign adds to staff in Maine
The new hires include the former chief of staff to Senate President Troy Jackson.
Sidelines: The annual Maine Event golf tournament is a big hit, and it’s easy to see why
With both men and women participating, the tourney provides an exciting array of matchups, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Minor injuries reported in 8-car pileup that shuts down I-295 lanes
No one was seriously injured in the chain reaction crash, which was triggered when traffic slowed near a state trooper who was investigating a hit-and-run accident on the highway in Falmouth.