Hospitality workers who don’t drink say it’s getting easier to avoid temptation even though alcohol is all around them.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Bill would fund western Maine college-prep program cut by Trump
Federal funding for the University of Maine at Farmington’s River Valley Upward Bound program was revoked last year.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Sports
Maine enacted a law on ticket resale to protect consumers. How does it work?
The law prohibits selling speculative tickets, using bots and charging exorbitant fees for resale services.
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Pedestrian struck in Fairfield won’t survive, according to family
Police say Dana Dodge was crossing Main Street outside a crosswalk when he was struck shortly after 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine adopts tougher limits on PFAS in drinking water
The new forever chemical standards follow federal limits set by Biden-era regulators.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal government expands disaster relief for Maine businesses hurt by drought
Entities in York County can now apply for low-interest loans from the Small Business Administration, while eligibility has been extended backward for businesses in 11 other counties.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
State Sen. Joe Baldacci officially enters 2nd Congressional District race
After months of speculation, the Bangor Democrat announces his run for the closely contested and highly watched seat.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Is Boise, Idaho, more racially diverse than Portland? | Fact brief
Maine ranked last nationally for racial and ethnic diversity, according to 2020 census data.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
A life-sized inflatable whale is making a splash in Maine
Owned by wildlife education and conservation advocate Jessica Woodend, of Topsham, Chunk the whale makes visits to schools and community spaces all over Maine.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Outdoors
As skijoring grows in Maine, locals say it’s all about the partnership
From dog-powered trail runs to horse-drawn fairground races, skijoring is taking shape in western and central Maine as a winter sport built on preparation, shared access and control on snow.