Rep. Chellie Pingree says the tech billionaire’s access to sensitive personal information and aggressive efforts to cut federal spending have caused a flood of calls to her office from ‘panic-stricken’ Mainers.
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Maine members of Congress pushing to eliminate trade penalty on PFAS-free outerwear
Because of a loophole, water-resistant clothing made with harmful ‘forever chemicals’ qualifies for a lower import tax. New legislation seeks to change that.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Former Maine lawmaker’s leukemia fight highlights national need for bone marrow donors
If Maggie O’Neil can’t find a match among family members, she’ll have to turn to a global nonprofit that connects volunteer donors with patients. But finding a matching donor is often a difficult and lengthy process.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local Government, Maine
Dresden voters choose Bickford for Select Board seat
Jeffrey Bickford will take over Gary Getchell’s term as First Selectman, which runs to July 2027.
Posted inCommunity
Maranacook Community High School lists honor students
Manchester, Mount Vernon, Readfield and Wayne students made the first semester honor roll.
Posted inCommunity
Fairfield-based academy accepting new students
Enrollment is open at The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences.
Posted inMaine, News
No one injured after two crashes on Route 27 in New Vineyard
A tractor-trailer driver from New Hampshire lost control of the rig in snowy conditions and slid off the road, nearly rolling it over.
Posted inMaine
Wilton, North Jay boil-water order lifted
Residents of Wilton and North Jay were notified Tuesday afternoon that a boil-water order issued Friday was being lifted.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, New England, News, Politics
Maine’s maple syrup industry could get boost from federal legislation
Sens. Collins and King are supporting the MAPLE and SAP acts to promote U.S. maple syrup producers.
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Hallowell’s PFAS problem won’t be solved by Augusta valve, official says
Residents will likely have to wait several more years to have at-home access to PFAS-free drinking water.