Maine will receive the most money – nearly $133 million for a dozen bridges along Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 – in the latest infusion from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law President Biden signed in 2021.
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White House altered record of Biden’s ‘garbage’ remarks, sources say
White House press officials altered the official transcript of a call in which President Biden appeared to take a swipe at supporters of Donald Trump, according to 2 U.S. government officials.
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Maine Climate Council skips green hydrogen, for now, and leans into EVs
Maine Won’t Wait 2.0, which is due out next month, is relying on getting 150,000 electric passenger vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet the state’s emissions target of lowering 1990 greenhouse gas levels by 45%.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court
A judge in Philadelphia has put a state challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold while lawyers for the billionaire and his political action committee try to move the lawsuit to federal court
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Jay residents to consider amending marijuana ordinance
The amendment would change the 200-foot setback requirement from property lines and the minimum 5-acre parcel to cultivate or manufacture marijuana.
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Bowdoinham eyes Village Cemetery tree removals
The Bowdoinham Select Board has scheduled a public site walk and discussion detailing why trees need to be removed.
Posted inBusiness, News
Restaurant closure trend continues in Farmington as Uno Mas shuts down
Three Farmington food service businesses have closed so far this year. First Gifford’s Ice Cream, then Mary Jane’s Slice of Heaven, and now Uno Mas. What’s next?
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
Man accused of Owl’s Head child death challenges cause of death
Prosecutors believe the child’s lacerated liver suggests that Aziayh Scott stomped him to death. Scott’s defense attorney says the toddler might have actually died from improper CPR.
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Fire destroys Skowhegan home, injures 1
Firefighters responded at about 3 p.m. to the fire on Waterville Road, also known as U.S. Route 201, which remained closed Thursday evening.
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Florida man, Augusta woman sentenced for recorded sexual assault of child
Taylor Lewis sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy in Gardiner while Matthew Elston watched via video from Florida. They were both sentenced to prison Thursday.