In all, a $5 billion program to build chargers on highways nationwide was halted by the U.S. Department of Transportation.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine public health experts worry about federal data removed from websites
Some public health data related to AIDS, substance use and avian flu went missing from federal websites, although some was later restored.
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Posted inAnimals, Life & Culture, Maine
Tula from Fairfield is playing for Maine in this year’s Puppy Bowl
The Siberian husky-Great Pyrenees mix will represent the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland in Sunday’s event to raise awareness about pet adoption.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Republican lawmaker dissents over bipartisan deal on Maine budget
A $121 million supplemental budget proposal was approved 11-0 by the Legislature’s budget committee, but Rep. Ken Fredette wants his party to oppose it because it does not include emergency housing limits and MaineCare reforms.
Posted inMaine
Another storm Saturday night could bring up to 6 inches of snow
A National Weather Service meteorologist says the La Nina pattern appears to have taken hold and he advises keeping ‘your shovels nearby and your ice scrapers in the car.’
Posted inBusiness, Kennebec Journal, Maine, News
Augusta Civic Center auditorium naming rights sold for $828K
The former Paul G. Poulin Auditorium to be renamed for Hammond Lumber, with the main entrance to the Augusta Civic Center to be rededicated to Poulin.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Legislative committee recommends rule changes for Maine teens facing adult charges
The Legislature’s criminal justice and public safety committee approved the bill, with some amendments, on Wednesday.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth fire destroys home
No injuries were reported from the fire Friday morning at 1 Bonin Road.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Cutting funding for school meals would be devastating for Maine children, advocates say
House Republicans are considering cutting the number of schools that qualify for free breakfast and lunch. The move could have a huge impact in Maine, which has the highest rate of childhood hunger in New England.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
Susan Collins heads to Mar-a-Lago with Republican senators to meet with Trump
Maine’s senior senator has been more critical of the Trump administration than most of her Republican colleagues, and will play a key role in any budget deals.