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Susan Collins votes ‘no’ as Senate approves Trump spending cuts and tax breaks
Collins was one of three Republican senators to vote against the bill. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie by casting a final vote in favor.
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Yarmouth recognizes Indigenous roots with land acknowledgement
The statement encourages citizens to learn more about the Wabanaki people who originally lived on the land. “This shouldn’t just be something symbolic,” said Councilor David Craig.
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A night fit for the King at Kennebunkport’s Town House School
The Mid-Week Music series will feature Elvis covers on July 9.
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Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief
The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.
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Take in taiko drummers at Kennebunkport concert
South Congregational Church will host ShinDaiko on the River Green.
Posted inMaine
Gray Village Farmers Market kicks off season
Gray’s small but passionate farmers market, which began in 2020, is open until October.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts as Vance breaks tie
The package now goes back to the House, where it risks more problems as Republicans race to finish by the president’s July 4th deadline.
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Gorham Notes: School department names new transportation director
Gorham schools get a new transportation director Mitzii Smith has been hired as the new transportation director for the Gorham School Department and began her duties July 1. Smith succeeds Norm Justice, who continues to be the school department’s facilities director. “Mrs. Smith comes to us from 20 years in the transportation industry, most recently […]
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Maine law revives talks on Boston-to-Montreal passenger rail through Auburn
‘Lewiston and Auburn have been waiting for their turn for passenger rail to come to us,’ said Lewiston Sen. Peggy Rotundo, the bill’s sponsor.