The president previously said the project would only use private dollars. Sen. Angus King called the spending ‘ridiculous and unnecessary.’
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State changing rules for its employees who use GLP-1 medications for weight loss
The state, which is Maine’s largest employer, will require employees to do health monitoring to retain insurance coverage.
Augusta police search for missing girl, 14
Diojanae Baker was reported missing after she left her Augusta home April 30, police said.
Farmington man arrested after chase from Embden to Starks
The chase ended when the man crashed his vehicle, police said.
Bowdoinham receives $750K for Merrymeeting Trail
Officials are planning to work on sections of the 26-mile trail between Bowdoinham and Richmond after an injection of federal funding.
5 seedling sales in Midcoast Maine to help start your garden
Local farms and nonprofits are holding sales just in time for planting season.
The state wants ADUs. Cities and towns are seeing mixed results.
Maine’s many municipalities are taking different approaches to accessory dwelling units.
ADU construction in Maine hasn’t matched interest, despite best efforts
The state has aggressively loosened zoning restrictions to encourage accessory dwelling units, but cost and a lack of awareness are slowing the uptake.
Somerset County officials approve budget with overall 3.5% tax increase
Taxpayers will fund $6.9 million of the jail’s budget and $8.62 million for all other county departments for the budget year that starts July 1.
Missing girls found in Mexico
Investigators said the girls had run into the woods near Mountain Valley Community School about 2:15 p.m.