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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Posted inMaine, News
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 inNation & World, News, Politics
What Maine’s delegation is saying about Trump’s deal to end the Iran war
Sen. Angus King blasted the agreement as ‘a terrible deal,’ while Sen. Susan Collins said it ‘raises a lot of questions.”
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Clinton man pleads guilty to killing man in Waterville parking lot shooting
Richard Hatt pleaded guilty Thursday to killing Stephen Killam in 2024, 3 days after being served with a temporary protection order.
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 inBusiness, Food & Dining
When it comes to groceries, Maine shoppers know where their loyalties lie
Whether it’s deep discounts, unique offerings or that $1.50 hot dog deal, markets like Aldi, Costco, Market Basket, Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods all have their unique fans.