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Eggs & Issues 9/12/24

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Eggs & Issues 9/12/24

This year kicks off with a panel of the region’s tourism experts coming together to discuss the immense impact and importance of our tourist economy. Hear from Lynn Tillotson, President & CEO of Visit Portland, Paul Bradbury, P.E., Airport Director of Portland International Jetport, and Sarah Flink, Executive Director of CruiseMaine, as they discuss the various ways tourism and tourists themselves feed into every industry of the region, and examine the ongoing trends with an eye towards the future.

Local Headlines

9 hours ago in Local

Man Arrested North of Waterville After Reportedly Leading Chase in Stolen Truck

Officers say the suspect was arrested on five active warrants and now faces seven additional felony and misdemeanor charges.

10 hours ago in Local

Augusta Police Looking for Runaway Underage Girl

Officers announced on Tuesday Diojanae Baker had left home and not returned.

10 hours ago in Local

Man Arrested After Crashing Stole Vehicle in Poland

Deputies say the driver traveled down several roads and lost control of the vehicle.

National Headlines

19 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday is releasing eight stamps marking significant parts of the road in each of the states it traverses, passing by vintage diners, gas stations and motels — many since preserved or restored — along with breathtaking vistas and wide horizons of the open road.

5 days ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

5 days ago in Local, National

Janet Mills drops U.S. Senate bid before June 9 primary

LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Thursday dropped her bid for the U.S. Senate, pointing to a lack of…

7 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.