As part of Gov. Janet Mill’s new job plan, she has dedicated $50 million to improve infrastructure at state parks across Maine, making them more accessible for visitors.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Maine fares better than most despite slip in life expectancy
Life expectancy declined in Maine in 2020, but 47 other states were hit harder during the pandemic’s first year.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Long-distance friends, bluegrass enthusiasts reunite in Litchfield for Blistered Fingers festival
For 31 years, Greg and Sandy Cormier have been drawing hundreds of fans from around the world to hear top bluegrass bands perform at the Blistered Fingers Family Bluegrass Music Festival.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick public mural project by Hallowell artists has been delayed
The installation of a 14,000-square-foot mural on the exterior of Fort Andross has been pushed to mid-2023 due to logistical hurdles and criticism of how the proposed mural depicts the area’s history.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Cumberland estate of Dr. Oz’s wife becomes Senate campaign fodder in Pennsylvania
The Trump-endorsed celebrity doctor’s opponent has run ads attacking him for being unable to remember how many homes his family owns.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Highland Games connect Mainers to Scottish roots
The 43rd annual Maine Highland Games brought traditional Scotish athletics, piping and dance competitions to Brunswick on Saturday.
Posted inMaine, New England, News
A 130-mile walk from Lisbon Falls turned into a coveted college tradition
Road for Hope started with Seamus Griesbach not wanting to head off to college in New Hampshire the traditional way.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Court ruling paves way for out-of-staters to own medical marijuana dispensaries
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upholds a lower court ruling that Maine’s residency requirements are unconstitutional.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
State investigation finds Augusta officer justified in 2019 shooting of city man
A report by the Office of the Maine Attorney General states Officer Sabastian Guptill was acting in self-defense when he shot and wounded an Augusta man who was wanted for a domestic violence assault charge in Farmington.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education, Times Record
Hallowell-based school district begins search for interim superintendent
Regional School Unit 2 is assembling a search committee tasked with recommending candidates to the school board by Aug. 31.