The Alaska senator joins Maine’s Susan Collins and Kentucky’s Rand Paul in voting with Democrats to end the war in Iran.
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Central Maine Healthcare patients say they can’t access records, refills
The Lewiston-based health system said switching to a new patient portal has not disrupted care or medical records. Here’s what patients need to know.
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Posted inElections, Health, Maine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
JD Vance to campaign with Paul LePage in Bangor
“It’s a beautiful time of the year to be in the state of Maine,” the vice president said.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Preparations underway for building move to Chandler Street in Augusta
Photographer Joe Phelan captures working being done at 15 Western Ave. to add support to a building before it is to be moved.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
What suspending the gas tax could mean for Maine
Proposals by Trump and some lawmakers could offer relief for consumers, but prices may not drop overnight.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Does each chronically homeless person cost taxpayers $30,000 to $50,000 per year? | Fact brief
A report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness said costs could be halved by placing more homeless people in supportive housing.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington voters approve nearly all warrant articles
One article related to marijuana permit and license fees was postponed indefinitely during the May 11 town meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Community, News
Farmington revokes cannabis license for empty storefront
The select board voted May 12 to revoke the license for 407 Wilton Road after a public hearing over whether the license remained valid under local and state rules.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Why is Amazon so interested in Maine?
In Caribou, Hermon, Waterville and Gorham, the online megaretailer’s last-mile delivery strategy is making headway and stirring controversy.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
How a data center derailed $240k for affordable housing in rural Maine
In the Midcoast, nearly a quarter of a million dollars in federal money earmarked for housing was rescinded from a small town after local officials sought to use the funds for a data center.