Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would prevent cities and towns from blocking homeless shelters.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Auburn couple finds support in Jay to open nature-based learning center
Sweet Tomatoes Learning Center, a nature-based education program for children, is hosting an open house Sunday to introduce families to their programs and facilities..
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
King, Pingree demand answers on why USDA cut local food programs
Sen. Angus King joins dozens of Senate colleagues in calling for the funding to be restored.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Central Maine Community College preps for hockey nationals
The Mustangs, with 25 players who competed in high school hockey in Maine, will open tournament play Tuesday against rival Colby.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Letter: Sen. Collins needs to relay Mainers’ concerns to Trump, Musk
Sen. Susan Collins now holds one of the most powerful positions in Congress. The President Trump-Elon Musk team has described Social Security as a scam. Trump and Musk want to provide outrageous income tax protections to themselves and their billionaire class at tremendous costs to working Americans as they destroy the U.S. government. They are […]
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Life & Culture
Viral Dubai fruit cup craze slams Marvelous Macarons every Saturday
Lines form early at Sabattus bakery for macarons, fruit cups and yum!
Posted inLetters to the Editor, Opinion
Letter: Rep. Libby crossed the line
We should be able to expect that an elected official would not intentionally expose a teenager to bullying for the sake of self-promotion.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Maine Crime
Lewiston police contend with gun violence, and a frustrated public
As police take steps to address the increase in shootings, residents are anxious for results.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News
USDA cuts programs that supply local food to schools, food banks
The federal agency canceled contracts to continue providing food and funding to Maine schools and nonprofits for 3 more years. The change comes as one in eight Mainers — about 180,000 people — faces hunger. That includes roughly 45,000 children, about 20% of the state’s total population under 18.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
CMCC women’s basketball wins, UMA loses in USCAA tournament
The Mustangs reach the semifinals with a comeback win, but UMaine Augusta is eliminated in the quarterfinals.