Federal agriculture officials talked to Maine lobstermen about expanding crop insurance to cover fishing revenue losses.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Dunlap, LePage debate for first time in 2nd Congressional District race
While Democrat Matt Dunlap and Republican Paul LePage differed on most topics, both argued their agendas would be more effective in meeting a common goal: improving affordability.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Maine DHHS awards child development grant to out-of-state, private equity-backed firm
Maine Roads to Quality, affiliated with the University of Southern Maine, is at risk of closing after a state contract it’s had for decades is given to a private company from New York that plans to embrace AI in its work.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Mainers are stretched thin. In Oxford County, many can’t afford enough food.
Every day, thousands of residents face the hardest financial choices, as households struggle to afford basic expenses.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Stephen King opens up about his new novel and a new ‘Carrie’ series
‘Other Worlds Than These’ goes on sale Oct. 6 and Prime will debut a new limited series based on the Maine author’s first novel a day later.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
He worked to create a ‘normal’ life in Maine’s prisons. Now he’s stepping down.
Recidivism and violence in prisons declined under Department of Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty. Researchers call the reforms a ‘promising’ work in progress.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine employers say they need workers, so why is it hard to find a good job?
In a survey by the Siena Research Institute, Mainers had mixed feelings about the job market and the business climate.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
In Greenville, proposed change to moose hunting causes divide
Maine officials are considering adding another week of hunting near Moosehead Lake during the peak of fall tourism.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Woman alleges MaineHealth is violating ACA with plan to close Damariscotta birthing center
The lawsuit from a pregnant Newcastle woman seeks to stop the closure of the Lincoln Hospital maternity ward in December. The healthcare system board voted in favor of closure in August.
Posted inElections, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
White House begins airing Trump campaign ad in latest taxpayer-funded messaging
The video is nearly identical to one that aired in 2024.