The ordinance under consideration would limit syringe service providers to a 1-to-1 needle exchange, something state public health officials and recovery advocates have opposed.
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Posted inMaine, News
I-95 northbound closures expected late Wednesday for Augusta bridge replacement
The intermittant closures are scheduled so that large, precast concrete units that will form the new Western Avenue Bridge deck can be placed over the interstate.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine’s high court hears Bath Iron Works lawsuit over paid family leave rules
The shipyard and the Maine Chamber of Commerce sued the state over a new 1% payroll tax. It could affect 1,500 companies and 40% of the state’s workers.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Maine teachers, school leaders concerned about impact of cutting federal DOE
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Trump administration can move forward with plans to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and lay off nearly 1,400 federal employees.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Watch swimmers splash their way through summer in Kennedy Park pool
People cool off in Lewiston’s public swimming pool Tuesday afternoon.
Posted inFranklin, Maine, News, The Franklin Journal
More lead dust found at Franklin County courthouse; testing done this week
Commissioners learned the third floor cannot be used for office space or storage because it would not bear the weight, county Administrator Amy Bernard told commissioners.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, Oxford Hills
Ripley, Winship reelected as Oxford Hills school board leaders
West Paris Director Veronica Poland initiated a conversation about setting goals for committees, saying it will provide accountability and give directors a better sense of the work being done on behalf of the district.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Franklin, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News, Oxford Hills, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
CMP is pairing drones, vehicles and AI to survey lines in Jay area this week
The company plans to survey all 24,000 miles of its lines throughout its coverage area to check the safety and condition.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News, Politics
Collins votes no but Senate advances Trump budget request
Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie in a procedural vote on the president’s demand to cut $9.4 billion in funding already approved by Congress for foreign assistance and public broadcasting.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Lewiston police release video of shooting Monday on Bartlett Street
Police say an unknown Black male opened fire Monday afternoon on a community organization, Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services.