Women living in rural Maine communities are driving long distances to deliver their babies and struggling to access other care, mirroring a trend that’s expected to get worse.
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Breakdown: Turning anguish into action | Podcast Ep. 4: ‘They controlled it all’
Episode 4 examines the history and politics of guns and hunting in Maine, the state’s unique ‘yellow flag’ gun laws and its powerful gun lobby, which shaped state officials’ response to the Lewiston shooting.
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Toy Fund provides peace to children escaping domestic violence
Parents who escaped abusive homes say they have no money to buy holiday gifts at a time when peace, stability and a new toy or book could be a lifeline for a child in distress.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Pingree, Golden vote against Trump-backed budget deal
Three of Maine’s 4 members of Congress had been ready to support a budget plan before President-elect Donald Trump intervened earlier this week.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Why Santa was evicted from Mt. Blue Plaza in Farmington
A pop-up photo booth with Santa Claus was shut down.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin, Maine, The Franklin Journal
Aroma Joe’s buys former Gifford’s site in Farmington
Franchisee owners plan to present application at Jan. 13, 2025, Planning Board meeting.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Katahdin Monument road access expansion bill clears Senate
Added road access from Millinocket is expected to help more people visit Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument and boost the local economy.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Witness describes ‘extremely powerful gunshots’ in Lewiston shooting Tuesday
One woman said that after a volley of gunfire on Walnut Street, the shooting continued on Blake Street as the shooters scattered in several directions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Donated Auburn house set ablaze for firefighter training
Cote Crane donated the house for the Auburn Fire Department to use for training exercises. “We don’t get these opportunities very often,” said Deputy Fire Chief Matt Fifield.
Posted inMaine, News, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times
River Valley Community Christmas Dinner to be held in Rumford
The dinner will be a collaboration of American Legion Post 24 members and volunteers from the Good Samaritan Soup Kitchen in Mexico.