BRUNSWICK — Too many Mainers are paying high drug prices just to stay alive. That’s according to state Sen. Eloise Vitelli, D-Arrowsic, highlighting a new report in prescription drug prices in Maine. “Individuals with chronic conditions don’t have a choice when it comes to taking regularly prescribed medication,” Vitelli said. “We need to do more to […]
2018
Posted inTimes Record
Pingree highlights federal funding for broadband infrastructure improvements
BRUNSWICK — Maine’s internet is agonizingly slow. According to 1st District Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Maine ranks 49th for broadband speed with an average speed of just 23.8 megabits per second (Mbps). In communities like Georgetown and Bowdoinham, it’s even worse. “We really have to have a high quality, dependable high-speed internet to be competitive today,” […]
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Travelers face chaos as drones shut London’s Gatwick airport for 2nd day
Police are reluctant to shoot down the drones because of the danger from stray bullets.
Posted inNation & World, News
Trump administration to toughen work rules for food stamps, bypassing Congress
Hundreds of thousands of people would be required to hold jobs if they wanted to continue receiving the food aid.
Posted inJournal Tribune
Senate approves bill to keep government running into 2019
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to temporarily fund the government, a key step toward averting a federal shutdown after President Donald Trump backed off his demand for money for a border wall with Mexico. Senators passed the measure, which would keep government running to Feb. 8, by voice vote without a roll […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Rise in numbers helping Rams make noise on the mats
KENNEBUNK — Whenever you see a successful high school wrestling team, you will most likely find a strong youth program working as a feeder system down below. Kennebunk High School head coach Steve Young and assistant coach Mike Dumas knew they would need to lay a foundation in order to eventually find success at the […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Final flight for Sanford’s Cockpit Cafe set for Dec. 31
SANFORD — The popular Cockpit Café is scheduled to close its doors at Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport on Dec. 31 after a 30-year run. Citing sporadic operation — abrupt closures on some days the restaurant was supposed to be open — the city, which owns the airport property where the restaurant is located, said it […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Cheverus/Kennebunk picks up 2-0 win over Scarborough
GORHAM — The Cheverus/Kennebunk girls ice hockey team improved to 7-1 after scoring two goals in the last three minutes of a contest with Scarborough to earn a 2-0 win on Wednesday night at the University of Southern Maine Ice Arena. Abby Lamontagne, a junior at Kennebunk, opened the scoring with 2:28 left in the […]
Posted inJournal Tribune
Six pins lead Tigers over Scarborough
BIDDEFORD — The Biddeford wrestling team cruised to a 48-12 win over visiting Scarborough on Wednesday evening. The Tigers would use a pin parade to cruise to the victory as all six of their wins on the mat came by fall. Peyton Bissonnette (132 pounds), Josiah Garcia (145), Devon Whitmore (160), Jaiden Vallee (182), Aushe […]
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