The Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission established in the wake of devastating storms in the winter of 2023-24 releases its final report on how the state can prepare for powerful storms spawned in a warmer, wetter world.
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Survivors of Lewiston mass shooting urge Maine Legislature to fund support center
Lawmakers heard emotional testimony about a bill that would provide $3.4 million to keep the Maine Resiliency Center open, especially since the status of a federal grant is uncertain.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
Federal judge deals another blow to church in Hutchinson Center dispute
A judge denied an evangelical church’s latest request to stop the sale of the Belfast building by the University of Maine System, which the church quickly appealed.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Balloon festival to rise again from Lewiston with ‘Star Wars’ theme
The same group that saved the event last year will be organizing this year’s festival, with Nate Libby, Lewiston’s economic development director, serving as festival administrator.
Posted inMaine
South Portland seeks community input for climate resiliency project
Open houses on May 12 and 21 are geared toward getting residents up to speed on the project and gaining feedback before it is finalized.
Posted inMaine, Uncategorized
Falmouth, Cumberland-area schools see uptick in chronic absenteeism
Over 10% of students are missing 10% of school days in North Yarmouth, Cumberland and Falmouth.
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Falmouth Fire-EMS seeks high school seniors to apply for scholarship
The $2,500 award recognizes graduating high school seniors who plan to continue in the field of firefighting, emergency medical services, nursing or a related field.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Fisherman core’ is the latest fashion fad. Here’s what Mainers think.
Fashion forecasters say fishermen are models of today’s trends. Do they get it right? Yes and no.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News, Politics
Emergency bill would restore full MaineCare payments to hospitals
House Democrats tried to bypass the usual committee review process to fast-track floor votes on the bipartisan measure — a shortcut that drew Republican criticism and jeopardized the bill.