Carol Bousquet
Weekend Edition Host and Producer-
Governor Janet Mills requests major disaster declaration from President Joe Biden for January stormsGovernor Mills said that damage to roads, bridges and public buildings from the two storms is estimated at more than $70 million. Mills has asked for federal Public Assistance, Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant funding.
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The Commission presented its recommendations to the Veterans and Legal Affairs Committee last week.
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The Maine Council of Churches and gun safety advocates say prayers for gun safety awareness and prevention of gun violence will be included in worship services.
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The museum said its financial challenges began during the pandemic.
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Preservation advocates say the building should be protected under the City's historic preservation ordinance.
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The U.S. Department of Energy is making the funding available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Saco Bay Marine in Rumery's Boat Yard in Biddeford transitioned to clean energy with the installation of a solar array. Maine Electric Boat and Marine Solar Technologies, which are also based in the boat yard, are planning to introduce electric engines to commercial fishing vessels to further address climate change.
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Two vehicles involved have been impounded and photos of the wanted men are posted online.
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The legislature is considering a $165 million emergency bill to fund a new compensation system for state employees to address the chronic understaffing in state government. Lawmakers say one in six positions in state government are vacant because wages aren't high enough to attract and retain workers.
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Tiffani Daigle was one of the organizers who helped 90 nurses at the hospital form a union through the Maine State Nurses Association in January.