The Trump administration has limited avenues for Maine to directly pay rural hospitals with grant funding intended to keep them afloat.
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Tiny Homes of Maine closes abruptly, quietly after 10 years
The closure comes less than 2 years after it was acquired by Hancock Lumber.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
How Maine leaders are crossing Pete Hegseth on shipbuilding
Defense spending bills advanced by U.S. Senate and House subcommittees would prevent offshore production of warships and add another DDG-51 destroyer like those produced at Bath Iron Works.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Acadia’s Jordan Pond House needs repairs. Federal funding might be coming.
All four members of Maine’s congressional delegation support more money for repairs at national parks.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Maine PUC to investigate fare increases at Casco Bay Lines
A group of islanders and ferry customers, with the help of a consumer watchdog, has argued that a string of rate hikes has caused ‘systemic rate shock’ for seniors and low-income residents.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Work continues on Waterville’s Rusty Lantern Market on Main Street | photos
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the construction of a new 24-hour market downtown.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Thousands of children in Maine are no longer receiving food assistance benefits
A state official said Maine has seen a ‘sustained decrease’ in enrollment since changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program started going into effect.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Severe thunderstorms, high winds sweep through Maine
A line of storms that moved east throughout Thursday afternoon prompted a tornado watch, blew over trees and power lines, and knocked out electricity for several thousand people.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Ticonic Bridge in Waterville reopens to two-way traffic
Construction on the bridge linking Waterville and Winslow is about 8 months ahead of schedule, and expected to wrap up soon.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
West Marine stores in Maine among 59 to close nationwide
The Florida-based retailer of boating, fishing and watersports equipment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May.