Funeral directors say they are seeing more situations where General Assistance is needed to pay for a burial or cremation, but the amount paid by the program doesn’t completely cover expenses.
Local & State
Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Wilton, North Jay water customers remain on boil-water order Monday
Samples of water in the Wilton Water Department and the North Jay Water District are being taken Monday.
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Massachusetts teen seriously injured in Eustis snowmobile crash; two others hurt
Two adult sledders also were injured in the pile up Saturday morning.
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A guide to Sugarloaf’s après-ski scene
Where to relax or let loose after a day on the slopes (or in the lodge).
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Maine’s Amy Allen wins songwriter of the year Grammy
She was also nominated in three other categories: song of the year, album of the year and best song for visual media.
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New bills could allow towns to come together and take over abandoned dams
If the 3 Bucksport-area dams are forfeited, the water supply of several towns will be in peril.
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Skowhegan officials take deep dive into trash costs
The town’s waste management and recycling supervisor recommended the town stop paying for commercial trash disposal and encourage businesses to recycle more.
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Bill would add to hotel sales tax to fund school construction
The legislation comes as a group plans to release a report examining possible changes to Maine’s school funding formula.
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Portland studio launches the ‘Netflix of Maine,’ a streaming platform for and about the state
StreamState will feature films, shows and workshops about Maine or by Maine producers, plus live Maine events.
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We asked Mainers what businesses they want to see set up shop. Here’s what they said.
The wish list includes more indoor recreation, a Cheesecake Factory and an Ikea.