Upcoming Medicaid cuts from the Republican budget bill passed over the summer threaten the financial health of rural hospitals.
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Angus King gets heat from Democrats for role in ending the federal shutdown
Maine’s junior senator and former two-term governor, who often polls as the state’s most popular politician, is in an unfamiliar spot.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Which other Democrats might get in Maine’s 2nd District race?
One new candidate, Jordan Wood, has already announced a 2nd District run since U.S. Rep. Jared Golden dropped out of the race last week. State Sen. Joe Baldacci of Bangor confirmed he’s considering a run, too.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine, News
New bakery opens in Brunswick
Porteur Breads takes over spot from Indrani’s in the Tontine Mall.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, Times Record
‘Re|Sounding’ exhibition in Bath highlights Indigenous, Black histories
Maine Maritime Museum is giving voice to the Indigenous and Black communities in an upcoming living exhibition connecting history with the present.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Midcoast emergency agency adds crisis canine, thermal drone
The Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency says the drone and dog will help it respond to emergencies in the region.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Federal CDL change leaves Maine’s immigrant drivers — and employers — in limbo
New restrictions have led to a scramble at Greater Portland Metro, which halted a training program coordinated by Portland Adult Education and said more than 10% of its drivers are at risk of losing their commercial licenses.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Manslaughter trial for death of child in Knox County ends with a hung jury
Aziayh Scott, 24, had pleaded not guilty to a manslaughter charge related to the death of a toddler in 2024.
Posted inMaine, News
Federal shutdown creates uncertainty for Maine cancer patient struggling to stay warm
Harsh winters used to be no problem for Baileyville resident Gerard Berry, then he got sick with stomach cancer, lost weight and burned more fuel trying to stay warm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bagel entrepreneur that started in Poland now thriving in Naples
The Buzz: Sebagel is now open year-round in a standalone gathering spot at the Naples Causeway on Route 302.