The Office of the Child Advocate would replace the current ombudsman program.
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Posted inMaine, News
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.
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Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Times Record
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Why western Maine gas prices are among the highest in the state
Central and western Maine generally pay a slightly higher price for fuel.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Portland International Jetport to change its restaurant lineup this year
The new mix of eateries includes 2 local brands and 2 national chains.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
Hearts of Pine open their ‘Last Chance’ ticket window
Standing room and bench seat tickets will be distributed throughout the season for Maine’s professional men’s soccer team.
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At Goodwill Outlet in Gorham, Mainers take bargain hunting to another level
The outlet store is a regular haunt for deal hunters looking for hidden treasure.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
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.