The Office of the Child Advocate would replace the current ombudsman program.
Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Gardiner’s $2.7M sewer project finally gets funded
With additional financing secured, work on the second phase of the multi-year project is expected to start later this year.
TSA workers at the Portland International Jetport could miss another paycheck
The jetport has not seen the long lines or staffing shortages reported at other airports as a result of the partial government shutdown.
Brunswick officer accused of assaulting a minor faced previous discipline
Nathan Day, 26, is accused of assaulting a 17-year-old girl in December. Disciplinary documents show he was reprimanded 3 times between 2023 and 2025.
Farmington voters elect officers, OK 6-month budget
A budget to switch from a calendar to a July-to-June fiscal year was approved at the annual town meeting
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year
The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.
Dr. Oz escalates Medicaid fraud claims against Maine, other states
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator said the techniques the federal government is using in Minnesota could be applied to other states such as Maine.
Maine court e-filing making more work for staff, DAs say
Maeghan Maloney and Neil McLean have warned they may need to ask for more county-funded office staff positions to handle the workload.
Maine Resiliency Center moves in Lewiston: ‘No one should be suffering in silence’
Officials at the center, formed in the wake of the 2023 mass shooting, say they’ve helped more than 900 individuals.