Aysia Reed

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AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Activists are calling on Maine Rep. Jared Golden and other state legislators to oppose any efforts to raise taxes. A protest at the State House on Wednesday aims to renew the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed into law in 2017. This law lowered the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and made changes to the individual tax code, which also includes small businesses. This is set to expire on December 31, 2025.

2 weeks ago | fox23maine.com | Aysia Reed

The nonprofit Americans for Prosperity held at protest at the State House on Wednesday. (WGME)

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Aysia Reed

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Fifty wishes across the country are set to be granted this week at Walt Disney World, including a few from Make-A-Wish Maine. A special wish was granted for not one, not two, but three Maine Make-A-Wish kids on Monday. Fourteen-year-old Kaitlyn Ha, four-year-old Adelaide Hooker, and four-year-old Georgia Kelley are all heading to Walt Disney World for a weeklong celebration. "Speechless.

2 weeks ago | wgme.com | Aysia Reed

PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) -- Portland Public Health says it's expanding its STI testing availability with new walk-in hours starting on Monday. Starting on Monday, people can come by on Mondays without an appointment from 9 a.m. through noon. Health care professionals say it comes at a crucial time as staff continues to monitor an HIV outbreak in Penobscot County. There's been 23 cases since October of 2023.

3 weeks ago | wgme.com | Aysia Reed

AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) – There's a public hearing on Thursday on a Maine bill that aims to support farmers and food banks impacted by federal cuts. The Trump administration cut more than $1 billion from two programs that feed children and those in need earlier this month. This legislation would help those lost federal dollars.