Lisbon Falls was built on the success of the Worumbo Mill. But now, the riverside site on which the mill once stood may once again become the economic pillar of the community.
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Posted inElection 2022, Politics
Poll: Economic issues top Maine voter concerns, abortion ranks lower
The Pan Atlantic Research of Portland poll released Thursday suggests that voters are not blaming high prices and taxes on incumbent Gov. Janet Mills, who held a 10 percentage-point lead among poll respondents over former two-term, Republican Gov. Paul LePage.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State
Maine hospitals receive $25 million in pandemic recovery funds as patient counts rise again
The $25 million is the latest in a series of payouts included in the state’s supplemental budget approved in April.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Ex-jail guard found guilty of manslaughter for falling asleep at wheel, killing 9-year-old girl
Kenneth Morang, 64, faces zero to 30 years in prison following his conviction for causing the crash that killed Raelynn Bell of Standish in July 2019.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News
Judge weighs whether work can resume on building CMP corridor
Lawyers for the 145-mile electricity transmission project said work needs to get going soon or it won’t be economically viable.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Court agrees to fast-track Maine lobstering group’s appeal of whale rules
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia agrees to expedite the Maine Lobstermen’s Association’s appeal of a National Marine Fisheries Service decision regarding right whale protections.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Kennebec Property Services — the ‘Maine Cabin Masters’ — settles with US EPA over violations of lead paint safety rules
The Manchester-based company featured on a Discovery network reality TV show has paid a $16,500 fine and will dedicate airtime to educating the public about federal lead safety rules surrounding home renovations.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine lawmakers vote to sue state agency to gain access to child death records
A committee takes the unusual step of suing Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services after agency officials did not comply with a subpoena seeking records of four children who have died from abuse or neglect.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education, Times Record
Richmond residents voice concerns, questions about withdrawal from RSU 2 ahead of November vote
A public hearing held Monday drew roughly 25 Richmond residents, most of whom were in favor of withdrawing from Regional School Unit 2.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine small businesses will get help with spiking electricity bills
A state program will provide credits of more than $2,000 to hundreds of businesses to provide relief from high electric rates.