Maine’s 2nd District congressman says the USPS’ plan, which includes shifting some mail processing operations from Hampden to Scarborough, would be detrimental to reliable mail delivery.
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Some central Maine golf courses struggling to open after spring storm damage
Some courses opened in March, but others like the Augusta Country Club are still waiting for opening day.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
School budget challenges this year are a ‘perfect storm,’ as taxpayers see costs increase
As COVID-era relief funds expire, and costs on everything increase, schools are facing tough choices.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, News
Financing emerges as key obstacle to 250-unit apartment project in Augusta
Meanwhile, the Civic Center Drive site where market rate apartment complex was proposed to target medical workers has been put up for sale for $6.5 million.
Posted inSchools and Education
Watch: Pineland Suzuki School in Manchester plays National Anthem at the State House in Augusta
The Pineland Suzuki School plays the national anthem Tuesday April 16, 2024 at the start of the House of Representatives session in the Maine State House in Augusta.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Maine is among 15 states recruited to help enforce airline consumer laws
Under an agreement, attorney general offices in Maine and 14 other states will be able to investigate complaints about airline service, and could then refer cases to the U.S. Transportation Department for enforcement.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Nation & World, News
A painting of Winston Churchill by an artist whose work he hated is up for auction
Churchill is said to have complained that the painting ‘makes me look half-witted, which I ain’t.’
Posted inLocal & State, Politics
Maine House narrowly approves 72-hour waiting period on gun purchases, ban on bump stocks
Both proposals also received initial support from the Senate last week and now head to another round of votes in each chamber.
Posted inNation & World, News, Schools and Education
Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward
The broadest forgiveness category would help borrowers who owe more than they originally borrowed because of runaway interest.
Posted inNation & World, News
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Meanwhile, lawsuits over the law proceed.