Although the outcomes of the Democratic and Republican primaries seem clear-cut, some voters look forward to casting ballots for their preferred candidates while others dread a rematch of the 2020 presidential race.
Rachel Ohm
Staff Writer
Rachel covers state government and politics for the Portland Press Herald. It’s her third beat at the paper after stints covering City Hall and education. Prior to her arrival at the Press Herald in the summer of 2019, Rachel worked at the Morning Sentinel in Waterville, covering Franklin and Somerset counties, and the Knoxville News Sentinel in Knoxville, Tennessee, covering higher education. She has a master’s degree in journalism from New York University and when she’s not writing and reporting enjoys running, cooking and traveling to new places.
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Mental health crisis center in Portland could serve as model for state network
The Living Room at Spurwink has averaged 172 unique visitors per month over the last year. It’s now being looked at as a model for a statewide expansion of mental health services in the wake of the Lewiston mass shooting.
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Maine teachers call on lawmakers to raise their minimum salary
A bill before the Legislature would increase the minimum teacher salary from $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year. Another proposal would establish a minimum wage for education technicians and support staff.
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Lawmakers support funding for African American, Wabanaki studies in schools
The Maine House of Representatives voted to pass a bill Thursday that would provide grant funding and support.
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Maine attorney general’s office could get dedicated civil rights unit
A bill sponsored by House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross would create a dedicated unit to investigate complaints and establish a panel to ensure best practices are followed.
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Maine lawmakers consider requiring insurance to cover non-prescription birth control
A bill proposed following the FDA’s approval of the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill also would apply to other non-prescription contraceptives such as condoms and the morning-after pill.
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Maine House votes for grant program to build mixed-income rental housing
The program would be administered by MaineHousing and support the production of mixed-income housing by nonprofit developers, cooperatives and public entities.
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State police say Lewiston mass shooter left note saying he was trained to hurt people
Maine State Police also testified that Card bought the rifle used in the shooting just days before he was in New York to train with his U.S. Army Reserve unit and ended up hospitalized at a psychiatric facility.
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Gov. Mills proposes budget with new public safety, mental health funding
The $71 million supplemental proposal also includes previously announced funding for housing and homelessness, child welfare and safety, and to address the opioid crisis.
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Lewiston mass shooting commission gets subpoena power
The authorization comes after the commission’s executive director says subpoena power is actively needed, although it’s unclear if the commission will use the new law immediately.