The increase will affect railroad crossings in Auburn, Lewiston, Monmouth, Winthrop, Waterville and beyond.
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Maine news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Maine’s Lion Electric school buses have been a disaster. What’s next?
As the company experiences financial troubles, the Maine Department of Education hopes to get relief for school districts.
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Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Nonprofit agencies say Mills administration’s cutbacks jeopardize health services
A decision to revoke cost-of-living increases in reimbursements for Medicaid services this month came as a surprise to nonprofits.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Stores across Maine are running out of eggs. Blame the avian flu.
The highly contagious virus has wreaked havoc on flocks of chickens, and Mainers are now seeing the impacts in local stores with empty or sparsely stocked egg coolers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
With funds running out, Maine is at a PFAS crossroads
A multiagency presentation before lawmakers warns of the difficulty the state will face trying to meet the needs of residents adversely affected by the spreading of sewage sludge containing forever chemicals.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
ACLU says lack of public defense lawyers in Maine erodes trust in courts
The American Civil Liberties Union of Maine was in court Wednesday to argue for the widespread release of low-income Mainers who face criminal charges but have not been appointed lawyers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s ACA enrollment up slightly for 2025
Enrollment for 2025 increased 3% to 64,678 people, which is far below the peak enrollment of 84,059 in 2016.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Franklin County commissioners delay location for District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is expected to move back to the Franklin County Courthouse on Main Street once the administrative offices are renovated.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Augusta homeless task force looks at Portland shelter model
Members also discussed a proposal by Gov. Janet Mills to limit housing assistance.
Posted inLocal & State
New Hallowell Food Pantry manager hopes to build on work of predecessor
The food pantry has seen a drastic increase in the number of residents seeking food assistance as prices and food insecurity rates skyrocket.