Alex Haskell

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

AUBURN, Maine — Constituents in Maine’s District 90 are making their voices heard over state Rep. Laurel Libby's controversy and legal battle. The Republican lawmaker, who represents Minot and part of Auburn, has come under fire in recent months for a viral social media post targeting a transgender high school athlete.

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

MAINE, USA — More than 40,000 Mainers may be left without critical heating support this winter if President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget moves forward as written. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known in Maine as HEAP, provides financial help to low-income residents to heat their homes during the winter months. Funded annually by the federal government, the program typically brings around $40 million into Maine.

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

BIDDEFORD, Maine — As federal budget talks continue in Washington, advocates in Maine are sounding the alarm about potential funding cuts that could hit vulnerable older adults the hardest. Programs like Meals on Wheels, which provides nutritious food to seniors who can’t shop or cook for themselves, are already under pressure. At the J.R. Martin Community Center in Biddeford, volunteers recently packed nearly 1,000 meals in one day.

3 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

CUMBERLAND, Maine — Even with Maine's fall fair season months away, the Cumberland Fair is seeing changes to its closing day lineup after some exhibitors have decided to leave early. According to Cumberland Fair Superintendent of Commercial Exhibits Sonja Nielsen, at least a dozen exhibitors have opted out of the final day—Saturday, September 27—choosing instead to attend the Fryeburg Fair, which opens that same Saturday for the first time.

4 weeks ago | newscentermaine.com | Alex Haskell

PORTLAND, Maine — Dozens gathered outside Portland City Hall on Friday, demanding the release of two Brazilian men: Lucas Segobia and Marcos Henrique. Emotions were high as family members and supporters called their detainment unjust and asked authorities to let the men return home. "We stand with Marcos and Lucas and say bring them home now," Jo Remillard, director of People’s Inclusive Welding, said.