Organizations and others in the unorganized territory in Franklin County have until May 2 to submit applications for funds connected to economic development.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
Lawmakers may impose impact tax on megayachts visiting Maine
Supporters of the bill say the charge could be easily weathered by the wealthy owners of the private, luxury vessels. But critics say it could serve as a deterrent to tourism.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, Maine Crime, News
Wales man describes Sabattus shooting: ‘I could smell gunpowder’
‘The gunfire was so loud I thought he was shooting right next to me,’ said John Childs.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
USDA freeze impacting school nutrition staff, other grants
A Wednesday letter announcing the freeze said it would not impact federal feeding programs, but Maine DOE says it is unable to access funds for the staff who operate those programs.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Here is where Maine is challenging the Trump administration in court
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey hasn’t been shy about taking on the White House, filing one lawsuit and joining numerous multistate lawsuits against the Trump administration related to immigration, privacy rights and federal funding.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Trump policies expected to cause 25% drop in Canadian tourism to Maine
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.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime, News
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.
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.