Maine Won’t Wait 2.0, which is due out next month, is relying on getting 150,000 electric passenger vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet the state’s emissions target of lowering 1990 greenhouse gas levels by 45%.
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In final days, Democrats step up pitch to Native American voters
Much of the outreach has been focused on Arizona, which has the largest Native population of any battleground state. President Biden’s razor-thin margin of victory there in 2020 – 10,457 votes – highlighted how decisive this vote can be.
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Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court
A judge in Philadelphia has put a state challenge of Elon Musk’s $1 million-a-day voter sweepstakes on hold while lawyers for the billionaire and his political action committee try to move the lawsuit to federal court
Posted inElection 2024, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, News
Jay residents to consider amending marijuana ordinance
The amendment would change the 200-foot setback requirement from property lines and the minimum 5-acre parcel to cultivate or manufacture marijuana.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
270 carved pumpkins light up Lewiston man’s garage on Halloween
Andrew Faucher’s collection of 270 carved foam pumpkins has been 20 years in the making.
Posted inMaine, River Valley, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education
Dixfield-area students to present ‘Treasure Island’
International theater company provides lessons and plays for all grades during Spirit Week.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Farmington employees to be offered new health insurance options
A new lunch wagon permit for Backwoods Roasting LLC was also approved.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital opens new Cancer Care and IV Therapy center
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital held a ribbon cutting and open house for the newly renovated Cancer Care and IV Therapy center.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Eve’s Garden combats food insecurity in Maine with long-term preservation and community engagement
Eve’s Garden, a nonprofit in Kingfield, founded by Kate and Michael Spardello, combats food insecurity and waste by freeze-drying meals and providing essential support to underserved communities across the state.
Posted inFranklin, The Franklin Journal
Mary Ryan recognized for decades of coordination at Everyone’s Resource Depot
Mary Ryan served as the consultant/coordinator of Everyone’s Resource Depot for more than 40 years.