Carl Wilson will temporarily replace Patrick Keliher as commissioner but must win Senate approval to keep the post on a permanent basis.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Transgender rights debate takes shape in Legislature as Maine faces federal pressure
Rep. Elizabeth Caruso, R-Caratunk, gathered with supporters at the State House Wednesday to unveil a bill prohibiting students who are biologically male from participating in female sports.
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Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, The Buzz
Fish Bones Grill expanding hours to open Monday night
The Lewiston restaurant has not been open on Monday nights since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, Politics
US attorney general threatens Gov. Mills with lawsuit over transgender athletes
‘Maine should be on notice,’ Pam Bondi said in a letter to the Maine governor over compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive order on transgender students competing in school sports.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, The Buzz
Chamber of commerce leader says local consumers seem to be spending less
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Chamber of Commerce, CEO and President Shanna Cox hears businesses are noticing lower sales.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Auburn lawmaker censured for posting photos of student she identified as transgender
The House votes 75-70 along party lines to censure Republican Rep. Laurel Libby.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News, Schools & Education
Lewiston parents, schools, police seek gun violence fixes
In a joint safety information session, Lewiston Public Schools and Police Department shared resources with parents as rising gun violence incidents among youth troubles many.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s federal workforce roiled by Trump administration policies
Togus VA workers are fired, the Acadia hiring freeze is lifted and a Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hiring event is canceled.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
Franklin County courthouse making room for DA’s office in Farmington
The renovations are estimated to cost $50,000, which will come from the county’s American Rescue Plan Act allotment.
Posted inFranklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay hires Pike Industries to pave roads, streets; extends tax, sewer payment deadline
Selectpersons also agreed to give property owners an additional 30 days after March 6 to pay back taxes or sewer fees.