A national advocacy group says federal limits for three carcinogens found in tap water from public systems in Maine and across the U.S. are too low. Water districts say it’s not fair to expect ratepayers to fund improvements to meet its lower recommended levels.
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Maine communities explore rent control to slow costs in mobile home parks
Sanford is expected to consider a proposed moratorium on mobile home lot rent increases Tuesday. Other towns, including Old Orchard Beach, Waterville and Brunswick, have taken or are considering similar measures.
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Gov. Mills mum on reports that she is interviewing staff for a Senate campaign
During a visit to Sanford on Wednesday, the governor again said that she is ‘seriously considering’ a run for U.S. Senate, but did not address media reports from Washington, D.C., that she is interviewing for staff.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Check out the Week 1 Varsity Maine football highlights
Some of the top plays from season openers.
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Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 1
Senior QBs were prolific in their season openers.
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Teen’s death leaves ‘a huge hole’ for Sanford High and its football team
Former teammates are learning to move forward without beloved lineman Jony Hunter.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Work requirements would strip MaineCare from thousands. Who are they?
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services officials estimate more than 31,000 Mainers could lose insurance in the first year of the new work requirements.
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An elbow injury paused his baseball career. Auburn pitcher now making most of comeback.
Edward Little graduate and UConn pitcher Drew Smith had strong summer with Sanford Mainers after rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.
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Local college baseball players made impact for Sanford Mainers
Sanford’s season ended with an 8-0 loss to the Keene SwampBats in the NECBL playoffs.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Maine’s reproductive health clinics could see nearly $5 million in cuts
The federal budget bill cut Medicaid funding for family planning organizations that provide abortions.