The basketball tournament honors the life of Hallie Oldham, a 9-year-old from Poland killed when a large tree fell on her family’s car.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Politics
Maine transgender advocates fear a(nother) Trump presidency but vow to fight
Trump’s campaign often featured disparaging rhetoric and false claims about trans people, but his message was effective in seizing on broader fears.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine has shifted its strategy to expand electric heat pump use to the entire house. So far, it’s working.
A move to install electric heat pumps for the entire house instead of individual rooms has drawn strong interest from homeowners who are increasingly taking advantage of rebates.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Lisbon councilors to take up second reading of ordinance for town EMS department
Town officials have been working on the proposed ordinance, which is the first step toward the town taking over the ambulance service.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Photo: ‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ opens at Bates Mill Atrium
Robert Shetterly’s exhibit features portraits of teachers, activists, veterans and others who have confronted significant challenges.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine
Watch: Golden declared winner in Maine’s hard-fought 2nd Congressional District race
Ranked choice tabulation Friday determined the three-term Democrat won one of the costliest contests in the country.
Posted inNation / World, News
Another Outer Banks home falls into the ocean. More are still at risk.
The home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the sea after a powerful coastal storm swept through the area Thursday night.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Judge pauses the Onion’s takeover of Infowars over auction concerns
The Onion had the winning bid in the Infowars bankruptcy auction. A judge said the sale is on hold while he reviews the bidding process.
Posted inNation / World, Politics
The Senate Republicans balking at Trump’s Cabinet picks
A look at who has declined to express support for Gaetz, Kennedy, Gabbard and Hegseth.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, Maine, News
Engineering report says mechanical error at Lisbon water plant precipitated ‘do not drink’ order
Though there were warning signs of a leak, staff failed to understand that changes in plant data indicated the issue, according to an engineering report completed this month.