Northbound traffic between Brunswick and Topsham is currently closed across the old bridge.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine law introduced by Kennebunk senator addresses student homelessness
LD 384 went into effect on Sept. 24, granting Maine schools the ability to provide financial assistance for students experiencing a housing crisis.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Skowhegan officials drag feet on River Park agreement
Meanwhile, project organizers said the planned sale and removal of four Kennebec River dams announced Tuesday is not expected to have any impact on the whitewater park.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
‘Mothers are being blamed again’: Experts, families in Maine criticize Trump linking autism to Tylenol
Experts criticized the move, saying acetaminophen is considered safe to use during pregnancy.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did a court ruling make half of Maine eligible for Canadian citizenship? | Fact brief
About 6.8% of Maine’s population identifies as having Canadian or French Canadian ancestry.
Posted inEvents
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Posted inMaine, News
Maine launches Department of Energy Resources
The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine
New romcom ‘The Threesome’ comes from a Maine writer who works on ‘The Simpsons’
Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
Posted inNews
RFK Jr. guilty of administrative malpractice | Letter
At the Sept. 4, 2025 Senate oversight hearing, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again argued that he has the prescription that will fix the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and America’s health problems. I was a health care provider for 40 years. If I practiced like Kennedy, […]
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.