The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills says the state ‘simply cannot absorb.’
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Lifelong resident leaves property for Buckfield … or the Hells Angels
If residents turn down an offer of nearly 16 acres of land and money for scholarships, it’ll go to the infamous motorcycle club.
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Western Maine town proposes charging nonresidents for fire calls
Buckfield will also charge insurance companies for any mutual aid requests.
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Waterville, Buckfield students place in orchestra competition
The finalists performed at Minsky Auditorium on the campus of the University of Maine.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime
Central Maine arrest log: Dec. 21-27
Augusta- and Waterville-area arrests for Dec. 21-27, 2024.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Maine Crime, News
Hawaii man who talked to jurors in Augusta courthouse elevator indicted on tampering charges
Estevan C. Hartley, while at the Capital Judicial Center, allegedly told jurors if they were picked for his trial, he was an innocent man.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Maine fire departments warn of higher fire risk amid dry conditions
Moderate drought conditions across much of the state have prompted fire officials to shut off burn permits and urge caution.
Posted inNation & World, News
What’s Patrick Dempsey been up to? New films and a return to racing.
The Buckfield native took up racing again this year after an eight-year hiatus.
Posted inMaine Crime, News
Strong woman gets probation for illegal gun buy
The “straw” gun purchase was orchestrated by a Lewiston man who was sentenced last year to 10 years in federal prison, prosecutors say.
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One local city, 3 local towns rank best in Maine for biking
PORTLAND — Gardiner, Fryeburg, Patten, Farmington, and Buckfield ranked in the top five in the PeopleForBikes comprehensive assessment, based on the quality of their bike networks. “We know Maine is an incredible place to enjoy by bike, whether that’s for recreation or transportation,” said Jean Sideris, the Bicycle Coalition of Maine executive director, according to […]