Showcasing what happened in the Skowhegan area on this date for the week of July 7-14, 2025.
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The Way It Was in Hallowell: Week of July 7-14, 2025
Showcasing what happened in the Hallowell area on this date for the week of July 7-14, 2025.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Chick-fil-A eyes Auburn for its third location in Maine
A public hearing July 8 is the first step. If approved, it will likely take a year to complete.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill now before the Senate
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
What’s next for Trump’s big bill after a weekend of setbacks
The Senate will try to sprint ahead on President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts after a weekend of setbacks
Posted inBusiness, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine
Is Maine’s enthusiasm for fireworks fizzling out?
The number of stores in the state has been declining since 2018, and after an uptick during the pandemic, sales have slowed as well.
Posted inMaine
With federal funding in doubt, Maine’s domestic violence resource centers freeze hiring
Resource centers around the state have frozen hiring and are operating understaffed in anticipation of funding shortfalls.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
With Maine judge set to release inmates waiting for lawyers, state high court halts hearings – for now
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court halted habeas corpus hearings so it can consider an appeal from the state over the backlog of defendants waiting for public defenders.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
Maine Senators divided as Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan
Susan Collins, a key Republican player in Washington, voted to begin debate on the bill last night, while Angus King voted against advancing the bill.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Windsor to welcome Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival
The August event will feature Scottish Heavy Athletics Men’s World Championship, whisky tasting with Scottish actor Graham McTavish and much more.