In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, 92 Maine lawmakers asked for an explanation of how the LIHEAP program will run without its federal staff.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Maine senators split on vote to confirm Dr. Oz to lead Medicare, Medicaid
The Senate confirmed TV personality Mehmet Oz to lead the office that oversees health insurance programs for roughly half the country.
Flagg support, protests, spring sports focused on in central Maine
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from March 28-April 4, 2025.
Rep. Laurel Libby seeks immediate restoration of her voting rights in House
The censured Republican lawmaker from Auburn is asking a judge to let her vote on legislation while her lawsuit over the discipline proceeds.
Soup kitchen volunteer: ‘They need compassion’
Judy Cabana, 86, of Waterville, loves volunteering at the Waterville Area Soup Kitchen, Amy Calder writes.
Hospital closure to impact Waterville’s EMS operations, budget, city says
Waterville city councilors and fire Chief Jason Frost discussed the need for more firefighter-paramedics and an extra ambulance on the road full time to help with the impact of Northern Light Inland Hospital’s closure.
Airport bill faces headwinds from Maine aviation officials and environmentalists
The legislation would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species.
Maine’s public defense agency to scale back billing oversight, training to focus on attorney recruitment
The new plan aims to help solve what a many have called a constitutional crisis. Next up: A judge will hold a hearing Monday to lay out her plans for releasing or dropping charges against people who have been waiting for a lawyer.
Jared Golden defends tariffs, breaking with Democrats, Maine delegation
In an interview with the Press Herald, Maine’s 2nd District congressman criticizes those who say prices will automatically increase under Trump’s tariffs — an argument U.S. Sen. Susan Collins put forward Wednesday.