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2+ hour, 21+ min ago (242+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - The public was invited to speak in front of a Maine-Canadian Legislative Advisory Commission on the impacts they are seeing from the federal tariffs. The commission consists of legislators as well as experts in the industry. They took in suggestions from the community on legislative changes that the state can do to help combat the impact of the tariffs on Maine's economy. Those who spoke said that the state has seen a decrease of 18% in exports to Canada with industries such as logging hurting the most. Also adding that Maine and Canada have long been a partnership for various industries including trade and tourism and the tariffs are negatively impacting that relationship. Some, however, recognize while there is change now, it doesn't mean the end of these partnerships. Merritt is also the President of the Maine International…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (428+ words) Our Communities. Our Teams. Our Future. We're proud to make high school sports coverage free for everyone'because these moments matter. At Maine State Credit Union, we're here for the people and ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. With a Centralmaine.com subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active subscriptions. To get one, go to the subscriptions page. - Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Our Communities. Our Teams. Our Future.We're proud to make high school sports coverage free for everyone'because these moments matter. At Maine State Credit Union, we're here for the people and places that make Maine strong. Let's Go! Learn more at mainestatecu.org. 1. Maine Central…...

6+ hour, 32+ min ago (333+ words) Flood watches and warnings remain in effect as heavy rain continues to pummel western Washington. WASHINGTON (TNND) " The center of the alleged scheme, this time in Maine, is Dr. Abdullahi Ali, the Executive Director of Health Services contractor Gateway Community Services. In an interview with NewsNation, a whistleblower alleged that, for years, false records were filed for services that were never provided. Christopher Bernardini, who worked for Gateway for years, said the agency was then reimbursed with tax dollars from Maine's Medicaid program, and later with federal tax dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program. In an interview on Wednesday with The National News Desk, Maine State Sen. Matt Harrington said, "It's disgusting to me that they would do this." Harrington said Maine Gov. Janet Mills should have launched one month ago, when the allegations first surfaced. "There's clear evidence from…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago (461+ words) Taylor Beers, Lawrence junior, pole vault: The Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference Class B pole vaulting field is likely to be dominated by central Maine competitors, and Beers (7 feet, 6 inches) is the reigning conference champion. Angelina Boisvert, Maine Central Institute senior, throws/sprints: Boisvert won the Class C outdoor title in the shot put with a throw of 33 feet. She is KVAC B's top returning indoor athlete in that event (31-8) and will also contend in the triple and long jumps. Hallie Coots, Nokomis senior, distance: Coots is one of the top five returning'KVAC B runners in the 800, mile and 2-mile. Coach Joshua Hunt likes her chances to eclipse her personal record (2:49.33) and set a school record in the 800. Gabrielle Finelli, MCI senior, jumps/sprints: Finelli is the top returning 55-meter hurdler in the state after earning the KVAC B title (9.26) and…...

8+ hour, 39+ min ago (314+ words) Not everyone is suited for parenthood, and that's totally cool. To each their own. Feelings of love and adoration can't be forced or faked, but can sometimes evolve into a deeper connection if given the chance. I'm talking about Blue, the Maine Coon cat, because when he met his litter of kittens recently, his reaction wasn't excitement, but a kind of confusion. The stunned, silent new father is such a mood, and even cat Mom Luna noticed! I have to hand it to Blue for keeping his composure. Discovering you're a father all of a sudden to not one, but many, children, must've been quite a shock. He handled it the best he knew how, and it's too funny. For the gorgeous Maine Coon, it was a normal day'until it wasn't! The first look, followed by confusion to the newcomers,…...

12+ hour, 45+ min ago (90+ words) "We recognize that this issue is deeply important to many and continues to evoke strong feelings within our district, our communities, and across the state," the RSU 24 superintendent said. "We recognize that this issue is deeply important to many and continues to evoke strong feelings within our district, our communities, and across the state," the RSU 24 superintendent said. "We recognize that this issue is deeply important to many and continues to evoke strong feelings within our district, our communities, and across the state," the RSU 24 superintendent said....

13+ hour, 10+ min ago (786+ words) A small group of prohibitionists won state approval this week to launch a petition drive to try to close the recreational cannabis market in Maine and bolster the state's oversight of the medical marijuana market. "The timing is right," said Sen. Scott Cyrway, R-Albion, a D.A.R.E. training coordinator and one of eight signatories of petition paperwork filed with the state in September. "We've got illegal Chinese grows, moldy marijuana making people sick. Maine is tired of this. Let's send it back to the people to decide." They have until Feb. 2 to collect 67,682 signatures " 10% of the total votes cast for governor in the 2022 election " to send the proposal to a statewide referendum. The secretary of state's office approved the petition drive paperwork on Monday. The proposed citizen initiative would put a referendum question before voters in the fall of 2026 asking to repeal…...

15+ hour, 8+ min ago (28+ words) Maine's Medicaid program is riddled with massive fraud, similar to $1 billion scandal roiling Minnesota, according to multiple whistleblowers who worked for a health services contractor they allege ......

15+ hour, 46+ min ago (495+ words) Alfie Cognata, Winthrop junior, distance: Winthrop is now part of a co-op with Cony, and Cognata has a chance to earn major points in distance events. His 800-meter time of 2:04.75 at states last year is fourth-best among all returning runners. Evan Crockett, Messalonskee junior, distance: Crockett, who is the No. 4 KVAC Class A returner in both the mile (4:54.24) and 2-mile (11:20.10), is the latest podium threat for an Eagles team that's had a number of them in distance events recently. Alex Bates, Nokomis senior, sprints: Bates set a school record (53.02) and placed second at the KVAC B meet in the 400. He then finished fourth at the state meet (53.76) and should compete for the Class B title this season. Ethan Demmons, Cony senior, sprints: Even as Cony goes to from Class B to A, expect Demmons to hold his own. His KVAC…...

18+ hour, 12+ min ago (334+ words) AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) - A Maine lawmaker is hoping to answer the call to help workers in outdoor industries. A state senator plans to submit a bill in Augusta which would seek to address a lack of mental health resources. Democrat Senator Henry Ingwersen represents York. He is on the Health and Human Services Committee as well as Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry Committee. He believes legislation would help reduce a stigma surrounding mental health. "I have a big wonder if this may be more prevalent than we realize in the state of Maine," Ingwersen said. Maine is one of the most rural states in the country, and it heavily relies on so-called heritage industries. That encompasses outdoor jobs like fishing, logging, and farming. But Ingwersen says employees in these lines of work face many challenges. That includes intense physical labor in…...