A bill to be heard this week seeks federal seed funding for a proposal to restore passenger service from Portland through Auburn, Lewiston, Waterville and Bangor to Orono.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Trust for Local News will reduce some print editions, lay off workers
The changes include distribution cutbacks designed to reflect the continued shift toward digital readership, as well as 50 full- and part-time layoffs companywide.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics
A Maine nonprofit is working to fill the void amid USAID cutbacks
Portland-based Partners for World Health is feeling the ripple effects of cuts in foreign humanitarian assistance made by the Trump administration.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine’s seen 6 pedestrian deaths this year already. Last year at this time? None.
Half of the pedestrians killed this year were hit in Portland, including a 57-year-old man who was hit by 2 cars Sunday.
Posted inNews
Bill to ban transgender athletes from girls, women’s sports teams fails to advance in U.S. Senate
Maine’s senators split along political lines: Susan Collins, a Republican, voted to advance the bill, while Angus King, an independent who caucuses with Democrats, voted against it.
Posted inNation / World
Trump pauses US aid to Ukraine after Oval Office confrontation with Zelensky
Earlier Monday, the president attacked Ukraine’s for suggesting that the end of Russia’s war against Ukraine likely ‘is still very, very far away.’
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, Politics
Maine lawmakers once again weigh creating trial deadlines in criminal cases
This is the 3rd time lawmakers are considering a ‘speedy trial’ bill that would force courts to dismiss cases if a defendant waits too long for trial.
Posted inNews
Warm weather sledders
Family from Florida enjoys a cold afternoon of sledding in Lewiston.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Man seriously burned after fireworks explode inside Lewiston apartment
Witnesses said the victim suffered visible burns to his face and it appeared he was having trouble with his throat.