The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that sets up the potential for legal fights between the states.
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Sabattus Rec to hold Running For Any Sport sessions
SABATTUS — The Sabattus Rec Club Running Program will be holding two free, one-hour training sessions designed to help middle and high school-aged students learn how to run better. The Running For Any Sport program will be held on Saturday, July 23 on the Oak Hill football field in Wales. The first session will start […]
Maine reproductive rights advocates say they’ll keep fighting in wake of Supreme Court decision
Despite the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, Maine law will continue to protect access to abortion. But that legislation could come under scrutiny after the November election.
Justice Clarence Thomas suggests court reconsider contraception, same-sex marriage rulings
In a separate opinion, Thomas expressed his support for revisiting other Supreme Court rulings that he and other conservatives believe should be left to individual states.
State police investigating death of teenager in Eustis
The 14-year-old girl died June 14 at a Main Street residence.
More than 1,000 march in Portland to protest abortion ruling
The ruling means women no longer have a constitutional right to abortion, but Maine state law protects that right within state borders.
What Maine leaders say about abortion ruling
Maine’s political and religious leaders expressed a range of reactions to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down the constitutional right to abortions. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins: “The threshold question of whether abortion is legal needs to be consistent at a national level. States can account for regional differences with regulations like parental notification requirements, […]
In historic ruling, Supreme Court overturns abortion rights, freeing states to enact bans
The decision, unthinkable just a few years ago, was the culmination of decades of efforts by abortion opponents, made possible by an emboldened right side of the court.
Jay man critically injured in Wilton crash
James Thornton, 72, was flown to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
UN chief warns of ‘catastrophe’ from global food shortage
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the global hunger crisis is already affecting hundreds of millions of people.