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Bills targeting grocery price gouging fail to win lawmakers’ support

by Kelley Bouchard May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

A legislative committee agreed with business advocates who say the bills are unnecessary and will make it impossible for businesses to manage risk.

Maine, News

Gov. Mills receives Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Award

by Daniel Kool May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The award is designed to highlight ‘champions of social justice’ who take nonviolent approaches to defending human rights. Winners get a cash prize and legal support through the organization.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, News

Cornville crash injures woman, 79

by Jake Freudberg May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The crash happened around 2 p.m. Thursday on Route 150 in Cornville, according to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Fire destroys family home in St. Albans

by Emily Duggan May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and under investigation.

Maine, Politics

Bill before Maine lawmakers seeks to preserve stipends for child care workers

by Rachel Ohm May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

The proposal from Senate President Mattie Daughtry also includes one-time funding for a program that helps families pay for child care, but the Mills administration has expressed concerns about the cost.

Business, Maine, News

MaineHousing programs to add hundreds of homes, but the money is running out

by Hannah LaClaire May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

MaineHousing has in the last month announced more than $30 million in funding to boost construction of single-family homes and apartments.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News, Schools and Education

Voters approve $23.6 million Readfield-area school budget

by Emily Duggan May 15, 2025October 6, 2025

The Regional School Unit 38 budget approved Wednesday night includes an increase of just under 3%.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Housing for families and seniors OK’d for former Augusta police station

by Keith Edwards May 15, 2025May 16, 2025

Developers Collaborative plans to build two new buildings at the former police station site, providing apartments for senior citizens and families and a child-care facility.