Congress faces a Friday night deadline to pass a spending bill after the House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling.
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Posted inMaine
Foam spill raises concern about Maine firefighters’ long-term PFAS exposures
The recent firefighting foam spill in Brunswick points to a much larger problem Maine has ignored.
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Posted inLetters
Letter: Time is running out for Social Security vote
Law enforcement, EMTs, postal workers, teachers and more, time is running out, and Sen. Charles Schumer holds the key to receiving full Social Security benefits when we retire. We can applaud Rep. Golden, Rep. Pingree, Sen. King and Sen. Collins for supporting H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination […]
Posted inCheering, Sports, Varsity Maine
What does it take to win a cheerleading state championship? Ask Maine’s coaches
Coaches say building a winning routine starts early and depends on athletes who are coachable and hard-working.
Posted inSports
Portland pro soccer team to play 17 games in Maine
Hearts of Pine will play four regular-season games before making their home debut on May 4.
Posted inTimes Record
Boothbay Harbor church hangs the cold out to dry
The minister of the First United Methodist Church of Boothbay Harbor and her husband are on a mission to provide free winter gear, replenished weekly, bringing warmth to the Midcoast.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
United to add summer flights from Portland to Houston
The service will operate on Saturdays starting in June.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Business – Kennebunk Savings donation helps combat food insecurity
The Kennebunk Savings Bank Foundation is honoring the spirit of the holiday season with a round of giving to local food pantries and meal sites. “As a community bank, we’ve been attuned to the rising need in our communities for the last several years,” said Lex Meagher, the bank’s president, in a Dec. 16 news […]
Posted inMaine, News
Maine child protection workers express no confidence in director
Gov. Janet Mills, however, pushes back on the letter signed by 1 in 5 staff members and criticizes the employees’ union for an ‘extreme approach’ that is not productive.
Posted inKennebunk Post
Opinion – Four reasons to participate in Community Outreach Services’ challenge
Community Outreach Services invites the community to double its impact and support local families in need through a generous $5,000 matching challenge. Thanks to a pledge from Susan Roth, president and CEO of Trims Unlimited, every dollar donated will be matched dollar for dollar — up to $5,000 total. Roth is a pioneer in experiential […]