Sen. Collins responds to vote on proposed funding package to end shutdown<\/b><\/p>\n
WABI spoke with Senator Susan Collins Monday about the funding package proposed to end the government shutdown.<\/span><\/p>\n In an interview, Collins says she supports an extension of the Obamacare subsidies with reform.<\/span><\/p>\n This after Senator Angus King was among the handful of senators voting to advance a spending bill that could eventually reopen the federal government, making it the longest federal government shutdown in history.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/10\/sen-collins-responds-vote-new-funding-package-end-shutdown\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Knox County Jail announces new partnership with Two Bridges Regional Jail<\/b><\/p>\n The Knox County Jail may no longer hold inmates long term starting in 2026, according to WABI news.<\/span><\/p>\n The Knox County Sheriff\u2019s Office says the jail is likely to partner with Two Bridges Regional Jail in Wiscasset.<\/span><\/p>\n This would mean long-term inmates would be transferred from Knox County to Two Bridges.<\/span><\/p>\n The Knox County Jail would be repurposed as a holding facility.<\/span><\/p>\n Officials with Knox County say with the budget process in flux, jail operations are expected to cost the county around seven million dollars in 2026 due to rising costs.<\/span><\/p>\n The new partnership is expected to mean layoffs of correctional staff.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/10\/knox-county-jail-partnering-with-two-bridges-regional-jail-hold-long-term-inmates-due-financial-strain\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Houlton Regional Hospital nurses announce strike<\/b><\/p>\n Nurses at Houlton Regional Hospital have announced they are going on strike.<\/span><\/p>\n According to the Maine State Nurses Association, registered nurses will hold a two day strike starting on November 18.<\/span><\/p>\n WABI news reports It comes as they continue to negotiate a deal after the previous contract expired in November of last year.<\/span><\/p>\n Nurses say they are concerned over the hospital\u2019s management when it comes to both staffing and patient care.<\/span><\/p>\n Nurses with the hospital say patients are being held in beds throughout the hallways of the hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n They also say nurses in the emergency department have needed to deliver babies in the emergency room and elsewhere following the closure of the maternity ward in July.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2025\/11\/10\/nurses-houlton-regional-hospital-announce-two-day-strike-new-contract-negotiations-continue\/?utm_source=taboola&utm_medium=organicclicks&tbref=hp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Free meals for Veterans in Ellsworth<\/b><\/p>\n The Ellsworth Elks Lodge No. 2743 will offer free meals to veterans on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11 according to the Ellsworth American.<\/span><\/p>\n Breakfast will be served from 7-10AM.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lunch from 12-1:30PM and dinner from 4-6PM.<\/span><\/p>\n The paper says Veterans\u2019 families are welcome to join them for a small donation.<\/span><\/p>\n For more information, call 667-7987.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ellsworthamerican.com\/announcements\/free-meals-for-veterans\/article_e170d827-ea97-4722-afb4-bd4cdf99bdb2.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n 12th Annual Veterans\u2019 Remembrance 4 Miler<\/b><\/p>\n Veterans Day activities will continue into the weekend.<\/span><\/p>\n On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Down East Family YMCA will host their 12 Annual Veterans\u2019 Remembrance 4 Miler where attendees will race or walk to honor past and present Veterans.<\/span><\/p>\n Those who want to attend can enter for free if you\u2019ve served in the past or present.<\/span><\/p>\n