The longtime congressman from Massachusetts has congestive heart failure, according to Politico.
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Wilton board OKs closure of Main Street during festival
Officials said the road can be closed during the Blueberry Festival but police and fire chiefs are required to give approval after safety concerns were raised.
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Posted inMaine, News
Man accused of illegally crossing border into Maine withdraws request to throw out FBI interview
Ibrahim Ayud Khan, 27, is one of 4 men charged for allegedly crossing the border without inspection.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine Legislature sustains Mills’ veto of data center moratorium
Wednesday’s vote marked the last glimmer of hope for the measure to pause permitting for large data centers in the state.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does MaineCare cover about 70% of Maine nursing home residents? | Fact brief
MaineCare is Maine’s Medicaid program, providing free or low-cost health insurance based on age, income or disability.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Smithfield man enjoys a little down time with a cup of Joe in Skowhegan
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on flowers and mocha latte at Joe’s Flat Iron Cafe.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Janet Mills’ veto of criminal records bill will stand
A Senate vote to overturn the veto failed narrowly.
Posted inNews
Photos: Skowhegan fire destroys Waye Street home
Photographer Rich Abrahamson captures multiple fire departments battling a house fire in which 1 person died.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Two Maine poets trade first-class mail — in verse
Poets Gibson Fay-LeBlanc and Stuart Kestenbaum exchanged poems about daily life through the mail, finding connection through a slower form of communication.