If approved, the office would be an independent watchdog agency and work with state departments overseeing health and human services, education, law enforcement police and corrections.
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Maine attorney general urges Supreme Court to deny Libby’s request in censure suit
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, is asking the high court to restore her voting and speaking rights while her lawsuit against the House speaker plays out.
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Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Mainers roll with start of Real ID travel requirements
Lines are still long for some waiting for the enhanced identification at Bureau of Motor Vehicles offices.
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See the roadwork happening on the way to Maine summer hot spots | Column
With construction season underway, here are the projects to look out for en route to the state’s travel destinations.
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Maine raises legal age of marriage after bill becomes law without Mills signature
A bill prohibiting minors from getting married without parental consent became law Tuesday without the signature of Gov. Janet Mills.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball notebook: Maine high school pitchers showcase arms
Several pitchers are off to dominant starts in southern Maine; Cony has rebounded from an opening loss in Class B North.
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Maine State Library rescinds 3 layoffs after some federal funding restored
The library delays 8 other terminations until Thursday as the fate of its federal funding remains unclear.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Monmouth softball resilient in victory over Cony
Shannon Parsons strikes out five and Evelyn Pettengill smacks two-RBI double in the Mustangs’ win.
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MaineGeneral Health cutting mental health, disabilities services for children
Advocates say key diagnostic services for children will be harder to obtain, placing the blame for the cuts on the Mills administration.