It is not clear if all of the changes are enough to persuade Gov. Janet Mills to back the high-profile measure.
Susan Collins calls defense spending in debt limit deal ‘completely inadequate’
The debt limit deal reached over the weekend would cap national defense spending in fiscal year 2024 at $886 billion, a 3.2 percent bump.
Former head of North Carolina DHHS Mandy Cohen expected pick to lead US CDC
Nirav Shah, former leader of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, had been a top contender for the position.
2 motorcyclists injured in Stockton Springs hit-and-run
The Maine State Police are on the lookout for a white pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run that injured two motorcyclists on Sunday.
Stacyville teacher among 10 New England educators to receive new award
Rowena Harvey was honored for her achievements and dedication to her students Thursday at the Stacyville school.
Fried fiddleheads are on the menu this summer at this Maine snack shack
The Snack Shack will offer deep fried fiddleheads topped with homemade hoisin sauce and seaweed flakes with wasabi dipping sauce on the side.
Hermon Hamfest: A radio enthusiast’s delight presented by Pine State Amateur Radio Club
HERMON — The Pine State Amateur Radio Club is proud to announce the highly anticipated Hermon Hamfest, taking place at Hermon High School on Saturday, June 3. This exciting event […]
The companies behind ‘forever chemicals’ covered up the dangers for decades
The chemical industry has known about the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances since as early as 1961.
UMaine offering summer outdoor leadership program for high school students
PRINCETON — The University of Maine Early College Program, in partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, will offer a four-credit summer program in outdoor leadership for high school students […]
Maine drivers just received another wakeup call to be careful around school buses
“Buses shouldn’t need to be any bigger or brighter than they already are in order for people to drive carefully around them.”
Unresponsive man pulled from vehicle involved in head-on Kittery crash
An unresponsive 59-year-old man from Lee, New Hampshire, was pulled from his Mercury Mountaineer after a crash in Kittery on Wednesday
Maine REALTORS host a statewide personal care collection drive June 5-7
The Maine Association of REALTORS will host a statewide personal hygiene product collection drive to give back to our local communities and families. From June 5-7 nearly 50 real estate […]
18-year-old hospitalized after crashing motorcycle in Bangor
Cole Thomas, 18, was found with serious injuries about 200 yards away from his motorcycle on Meadowbrook Road on Wednesday night.
Letter: Jared Golden is wrong about student loan debt
“I think Golden’s perspective raises concerns about his ability to prioritize the well-being of the people he represents and fails to acknowledge the fundamental role of government in shaping a fair and inclusive society.”
Letter: Keep the Department of Labor fighting for Maine workers
“Our senators, Angus King and Susan Collins, must vote to confirm Su — the working people of Maine will surely benefit if they do!”
Letter: Require paid leave to protect families
“If we value families in Maine, then we must not penalize them for growing.”
Recycling is still the right decision for Maine municipalities
“From a greenhouse gas perspective, recycling is better than incineration for every category of material.”
The world’s most worthless currency? US immigration affidavits
“Congress should act to limit Biden’s ability to abuse parole for mass classes and entire nations.”
Northern Light Acadia Hospital names new president
Mark A. Lukens is coming to Acadia Hospital from upstate New York.
Pedestrian struck near downtown Bangor
The 35-year-old male pedestrian was hit at the intersection of Main and Union streets.