The former 2-term Republican governor will host a fundraising event next week, along with former U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, in support of Demi Kouzounas, the former chair of the Maine Republican Party.
August 2024
Posted inScarborough Leader
Scarborough Town Council considers nearly $8M in bonds
A $6 million land acquisition bond has raised concerns among taxpayers.
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Posted inBusiness, Election 2024, Nation & World, Politics, Schools and Education
Having a family is expensive. Here’s what Harris and Trump have said about easing costs
The tickets have 1 main commonality: Both candidates and their running mates have, at one point or another, backed an expanded child tax credit.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Nation & World
Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states – and around the world
The program has expanded statewide in places like Missouri and Kentucky, 2 of 21 states where all children under 5 can enroll to have books mailed to their homes monthly.
Posted inNation & World, News
Israeli forces launch big operation in the West Bank, kill at least 10 militants
The operation was among the largest in the West Bank in months and a reminder that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict extends far beyond Gaza.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Plaintiff asks Maine high court to reconsider challenge of Democrats’ budget maneuver
William Clardy of Augusta filed a motion Tuesday asking the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to reconsider its dismissal of his case arguing that legislative leaders acted unconstitutionally when they passed a budget in 2023.
Posted inMaine, News
Wardens pull illegal gillnet from Oxford County river; $1,000 reward offered for info
The Magalloway River is a ‘premier trout’ stream.
Posted inSouth Portland Sentry
Upgrades proposed for high-crash Cape Elizabeth intersection
Options to be voted on by the Town Council Sept. 9 include a roundabout or sharper corners.
Posted inCops & Courts, Lewiston-Auburn, News
Watch: Lewiston officials to address gun violence during Thursday news conference
Police said their plan includes more law enforcement presence, coordination with state and federal agencies, community engagement, and a call to action by the Legislature and judicial system.
Posted inMaine, News
Portland’s former diversity director says he was ‘abruptly fired’
Umaru Balde served for just over a year as the director of the city’s Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office. Although he signed an agreement saying he resigned ‘in good standing,’ he says he now regrets it.