Fuel savings and affordability collide in the attic.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Fire destroys house in Winslow
Dispatch records indicate everyone got out of the house on South Reynolds Road, and the fire, which was reported at 6:19 p.m. Saturday, was extinguished by about 8:30 p.m.
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Child care providers say Maine is months behind in reimbursement payments. Lawmakers are investigating.
‘When you have one kid, one spot, who’s not being paid for essentially or not being paid for consistently, you can’t pay your bills,’ said one child care provider.
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Committee explores whether Embden should withdraw from school district
The town in Somerset County is considering leaving Regional School Unit 74 and paying tuition to send students to another school district.
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Police locate Bethel woman who was reported missing
Jadyn Lane, 22, had been reported missing after losing contact with family and friends Thursday.
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They’re the last cobblers left in Maine — and they’re busier than ever
The cobbling tradition is being carried on by a half-dozen people in Maine, but most of them plan to retire or cut back their hours in the next few years.
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As Trump shakes up economy, winners and losers will emerge. Maine could be on the wrong side.
The state’s reliance on Canada for trade and tourism, coupled with the president’s threats to punish Maine after his public spat with Gov. Mills, could spell trouble.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Time is running out for Maine budget compromise to avoid reduced hospital payments
The state will begin reducing MaineCare reimbursements to small rural hospitals and withhold reimbursements for larger claims on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass an emergency supplemental budget.
Posted inBusiness, Columns, Local & State
From our Managing Director: A bold new future for Maine’s local news
The Maine Trust for Local News is making moves to ensure that our communities continue to receive strong, impactful journalism — now and in the future.
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Neighbors question Waterville condo plans
Evergreen Drive residents say they plan to attend a Waterville Planning Board meeting Tuesday where the board is scheduled to consider final approval for 12 two-story condominiums.