GOULET — Therese R., 91, of Auburn, died Friday, Jan. 26. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 5, Holy Cross Church. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may […]
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Maine Democrats say they will fight to protect Planned Parenthood
AUGUSTA — Democratic leaders in the Maine Legislature said Thursday they intend to fight a “baseless” attack against Planned Parenthood by a trio of Republican lawmakers planning to sponsor legislation to cut funds to the organization. Planned Parenthood, which provides low or no-cost health care and other services to women, including cancer screenings, birth control […]
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Legislature overrides Paul LePage’s veto of bill to study hayride regulations
Also on this page: Legislators busy overturning vetoes AUGUSTA — The Legislature on Monday overturned a veto of a bill to create a task force to examine the safety and possible regulations for farm amusement rides, such as the haunted hayride that claimed the life of an Oakland teen last fall. The House voted 146-0 to overturn by […]
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Maine’s lack of population growth source of economic concern
AUGUSTA — State lawmakers heard again Monday that Maine’s dwindling and aging population will continue to be one of the biggest factors in the state’s long-struggling economy. Key policymakers, including Gov. Paul LePage, are focused on a series of issues they believe would make the state a more welcoming place for job creators, including reducing […]
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Maine Democrats fill legislative leadership posts
AUGUSTA — Despite seeing their majority shrink by 10 seats after last week’s election, Maine House Democrats on Wednesday re-elected the two returning members of the past session’s leadership team to key posts for the next two years. Rep. Mark Eves of North Berwick won two more years as House speaker, and former assistant majority […]
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Health officials attempt to calm public fears about Ebola
PARIS — The director of the Oxford County Emergency Management Agency said Friday that although residents should be aware of developments in the spread of Ebola, they should be more focused on how to prevent contracting the flu. “All eyes are on Ebola, but the bigger worry right now is the flu,” Director Allyson Hill […]
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Medical inflatables from Houston highlight Wilton Blueberry Festival
WILTON — Four medical inflatables are ready for viewing during the 32nd annual Wilton Blueberry Festival. The large replicas of the body and organs can be viewed and even walked through from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday under a tent in Kineowatha Park off High Street. […]
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Candidates vying for seats in expanded Androscoggin County Commission
AUBURN — Androscoggin County voters this June and November will get more candidates for more offices than ever. A just-released state list of the major party candidates includes 11 candidates for five seats on the county commission, two people for judge of probate and two for sheriff. The list, compiled by the Secretary of State’s […]
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LePage and Legislature exchange jabs over Maine supplemental budget
Just before lawmakers on the budget-writing Appropriations Committee started public hearings on everything from cutting spending to raising taxes, LePage announced he would soon unveil a plan to restore $21 million to the state’s budget stabilization fund. Commonly known as the “rainy day fund,” LePage has said lawmakers inappropriately raided it when they voted to […]
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State committee looks to clarify ‘narrow network’ health plans
AUGUSTA — A bill before the Legislature aims to protect health insurance consumers by requiring more upfront disclosure on whether a new plan will cover a patient’s current doctor and medical facilities. Co-sponsored by state Sens. Dawn Hill, D-Cape Neddick, and Margaret Craven, D-Lewiston, the bill, LD 1629, would make sure consumers and health care […]