Waterville fire Chief Jason Frost and deputy chief of EMS Everett Flannery III also want to run a third ambulance as need will increase with the closure of Northern Light Inland Hospital.
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Maranacook/Winthrop, Oak Hill boys lacrosse embrace open Class C field
Wells broke through in 2024 to end private-school dominance, and a couple of area teams seen an opening this spring.
Superintendents: Loss of federal funding would hit students most in need of support
School districts say Title I and IDEA dollars pay for staff positions in critical areas like intervention, early literacy and special education, and fund other services for some of Maine’s most vulnerable students.
Edward Little hires Brian Jahna as new football coach
Former Lake Region and Gray-New Gloucester coach replaces Rick Kramer.
Laurel Libby parlays transgender censure into campaign cash
The Republican state representative from Auburn was already the Legislature’s biggest fundraiser and got a big boost after getting in hot water over a social media post.
Dylan Blue’s big week helps Maine Gladiators win national championship
The former Lewiston standout’s game-winning, shorthanded overtime goal was the finishing touch on a brilliant tournament.
Federal cuts leave Maine food pantries with empty shelves and more need than ever
Overcoming federal cuts in food assistance will be a challenge for food pantries, and could be an insurmountable task for smaller organizations that serve especially vulnerable populations, hunger prevention advocates say.
In Maine and nationwide, rallies and protests are growing alongside anger, grievances
Maine, like much of the country, has seen a notable jump in the size and frequency of political demonstrations since President Donald Trump began his second term.
In photos: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and more. Here are the best shots from Maine Trust for Local News photographers.
Live updates: Mainers rally across the state to protest Trump policies
Thousands of protesters gathered both in Portland’s Monument Square and near the State House in Augusta, while other ‘Hands Off’ protests were held in Auburn, Freeport, South Paris, South Portland and elsewhere.