Local officials are focused on cleaning up areas where homeless people camp and on long-term solutions to address the crisis.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Northern Maine power line project moves forward, slowly
If built as planned, the Aroostook Renewable Gateway Project could create hundreds of jobs and tens of millions of dollars in local tax revenue.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Kennebec County logs most flood-related damage in Maine — almost $581,000 — from late-April storm
Gov. Janet Mills has requested a federal disaster declaration to unlock federal funding to repair roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged by recent rainfall and flooding.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Effort to restore parole in Maine ends with House rejection
The House disposed of the proposal Monday after a divided committee vote and clear veto threat from Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inSports
Golf: Caleb Manuel, Drew Glasheen share first-round lead at Maine Event
They lead the field by three strokes in a tournament featuring male and female golfers as well as amateurs and pros.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Governor signs bill partially decriminalizing sex work
The law will eliminate criminal charges for sex workers who engage in prostitution while continuing to allow those who purchase sex services to be charged.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World, News
A daily pill may soon be available for treating obesity
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk plans to ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve the pills later this year.
Posted inMaine, News
Man found dead in Lincolnville house fire identified
The body of 75-year-old Fritz Trisdale, who lived alone in the house, was found by firefighters on Saturday.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Sports
Bruins notebook: Bruins trade Taylor Hall to Blackhawks to clear cap space
The move sends Taylor Hall and his $6 million cap hit for the next two seasons to the Blackhawks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Morning Sentinel
Inspection report reveals code, safety violations that forced closure of Waterville restaurant
A city official said the owner of Cancun Mexican Restaurant has not responded to an order issued earlier this month to fix several deficiencies before the eatery can reopen.