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Maine
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Maine State Police investigate fatal crash on Maine Turnpike in Wells
A 53-year-old woman from Albion was killed in the 4-vehicle pileup that brought southbound traffic to a standstill Friday morning.
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Maine Republican leaders urge party to regain trust of women as convention begins
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, got a mixed welcome before speaking to party faithful, many of whom displayed support for former President Donald Trump.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine made progress in wages and productivity, but still faces shrinking labor force
A report released Friday by the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development says the state has hit some of its 2030 targets but has fallen short of ‘where we need to be.’
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Amtrak planners identify 3 possible sites for new train station in Portland
Moving the station from its current location at Thompson’s Point would reduce travel time and improve efficiency of the Downeaster service between Boston and Brunswick.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Bill on transparency about hospital facility fees takes effect without Gov. Mills’ signature
The law, a watered-down version of the original legislation, requires health care facilities to post signs to let patients know that facility fees are being charged.
Posted inMaine, News
Fewer people visited Maine in 2023, but they stayed longer and spent more money
Travel to the state during the shoulder seasons accounted for 44% of the visitors, up 3.4 percentage points from 2022, according to a report from the Maine Office of Tourism.
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Fort Halifax Park in Winslow to reopen Friday after monthslong closure
The park has been closed to the public since the Dec. 18, 2023 flood which damaged the park’s bandstand, washed away benches and took chunks of earth as it went.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, News
Bridge on Route 197 in Dresden to close Monday for maintenance
The Middle Bridge, which is being evaluated for rehabilitation or replacement, will be closed to address a piece of metal that’s hanging down from the bridge deck.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine’s high court upholds COVID vaccine mandate for EMS personnel
A group of emergency medical personnel challenged the 2021 vaccine mandate, but the Maine Supreme Judicial Court says a state board had full authority to impose the rule.