The state’s top tourism official told lawmakers her office is aggressively working to bring in more U.S. tourists to make up for the loss of international travelers, but so are other states.
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Two men, 1 woman arrested in Auburn drug bust
Two men were arrested on drug charges and a woman on outstanding warrants Friday on Country Club Drive in Auburn.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Maine lawmakers ask RFK Jr. to reconsider dismissal of heating assistance staff
In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services secretary, 92 Maine lawmakers asked for an explanation of how the LIHEAP program will run without its federal staff.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Religion & Values
Maine’s Catholic diocese is tapping into solar power
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland has leased land to solar developers to build what are believed to be the first arrays on church property in the state.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Third co-defendant in Franklin County drug case pleads not guilty
Oscarlin Peguero Ortiz, 25, of Bronx, New York, pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine base and aiding and abetting.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
Maine senators split on vote to confirm Dr. Oz to lead Medicare, Medicaid
The Senate confirmed TV personality Mehmet Oz to lead the office that oversees health insurance programs for roughly half the country.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Rep. Laurel Libby seeks immediate restoration of her voting rights in House
The censured Republican lawmaker from Auburn is asking a judge to let her vote on legislation while her lawsuit over the discipline proceeds.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Lewiston police plan move into new headquarters by May 1
The department was initially slated to move into the renovated building last summer.
Posted inMaine
Airport bill faces headwinds from Maine aviation officials and environmentalists
The legislation would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine’s public defense agency to scale back billing oversight, training to focus on attorney recruitment
The new plan aims to help solve what a many have called a constitutional crisis. Next up: A judge will hold a hearing Monday to lay out her plans for releasing or dropping charges against people who have been waiting for a lawyer.