Vermont’s independent senator had supported President Biden’s reelection bid and has yet to endorse a new Democratic candidate, even as the party has flocked to Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Posted inMaine, News
Five people displaced after cooking fire in Farmington
The sprinkler system put most of the fire out and helped firefighters keep the cooking fire contained to kitchen.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
A grant program offers Maine caregivers something hard to come by: a break
Respite for ME, a 2-year pilot program that launched in 2022, offers up to $5,171 to those providing care for a loved one at home.
Posted inMaine, News
Three people taken to hospital after motorcycle, SUV crash on Route 27 in Carrabassett Valley
Tom Sing, 74, of Brooksville, Florida, received a serious leg injury and a possible head injury after his motorcycle crossed the centerline and collided with an SUV driven by Rodene Withee, 77, of Madison, Police Chief Mark Lopez said.
Posted inMaine, News
Shark spotted near Scarborough, Cape Elizabeth was a great white
After multiple reported sightings last week, experts confirmed that at least one great white shark was in southern Maine waters.
Posted inBusiness
Wall Street climbs as Big Tech recovers following worst week in months
The gains were broad, with more than three-quarters of the stocks in the S&P 500 closing higher.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine to receive up to $72 million for more heat pumps in federal program for 5 New England states
The goal is for heat pumps to reach at least 65% of residential-scale heating, air conditioning and water heating sales by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
Posted inCommunity
Over $105K to support regional organizations, projects
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $105,000 in Maine Community Foundation grants are set to help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Franklin and Somerset counties. MaineCF’s Western Mountains Grantmaking Committee awarded $94,450 to 14 regional organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made three additional grants totaling $11,477. […]
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Hall-Dale Middle School names honor students
Hall-Dale Middle School recently announced its second semester honor roll students for the 2023-24 academic year. Grade 6 Cum laude: Haylee Albee, Hugo Anderson, Ian Bolduc, Alyssa Casoria, William Chamberlain, David Chapman, Uriah Ciccarelli, Riley Cole, Rylee Donahue, Emmerson Ellis, Mason Free, Pearce Hammonds, Remy Hernandez, Guinevere Lester, Cylas Lewis, Paige Massey, Bryson Nichols, Sophia […]
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
Maine will get a portion of $450 million to accelerate adoption of cold-climate heat pumps and water heaters.