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Gov. Mills and Sen. Collins attend ribbon cutting at new Sweatt-Winter location
FARMINGTON, Maine (WABI) - A new facility in Franklin County is now helping more families with access to child care. The Sweatt-Winter Child Care and Early Education Center held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday to celebrate the new space. “I think now it’s found its permanent niche in the neighborhood,...
Maine lawmaker suffers medical event at State House, House ends session
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A Maine lawmaker says he will be returning to work in a few days after suffering a medical event in the House Chamber in Augusta on Tuesday. Former Portland mayor and current state Rep. Michael Brennan was able to leave the chamber with assistance, but a floor session was canceled on Tuesday.
A better 'welcome home': Travis Mills Foundation hosts breakfast for Vietnam vets
AUGUSTA (WGME) -- A welcome they deserve. That was the goal of an event on Wednesday aiming to honor Vietnam veterans. The Travis Mills Foundation hosted a breakfast for them at the Augusta Civic Center. “No better welcome home than in the state of Maine in the Bangor airport when...
New rental units aim to provide housing relief for rural Mainers
PORTLAND (WGME) – New rental units are coming soon to towns across Maine for renters looking outside of the larger cities. This will make a dent in the housing crisis for rural Maine communities. Tuesday, the governor announced the construction of more than 100 affordable rental units. The projects...
Winter Harbor artist's work unveiled at Maine State House
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A budding artist from Winter Harbor was honored at the State House today. Warren Harden’s latest creation, an acrylic portrait of Joshua Chamberlain, arrived at its new home in Augusta Wednesday. “You’ll see that there’s bare canvas on the painting. A lot of the paintings...
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