The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
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These Maine boys basketball teams have all the momentum as February arrives
February is about being red-hot, and some teams have found a groove at the right time.
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Maine Democratic Party faces ethics probe tied to voter ID referendum
The Maine Ethics Commission will investigate the party’s spending against last year’s Question 1 after a complaint from The Dinner Table leader Alex Titcomb.
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Transportation company for MaineCare patients emerges from bankruptcy
Modivcare covers much of the non-emergency transportation for Medicaid patients in the state.
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Mike Burnham, Maine Principals’ Association executive director, to retire
Burnham, who has headed the group that oversees interscholastic athletics for seven years, will be succeeded by his assistant, Mike Bisson.
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Could ICE be barred from non-public areas in Maine?
The Legislature’s Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony Thursday on Rep. Ellie Sato’s bill to block federal agents from certain places.
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Western Maine courts lead rollout of eCourts system
Maine’s judicial branch is continuing its phased rollout of the Maine eCourts system, moving closer to statewide digital court operations in 2026.
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Here are the major proposals from Gov. Mills’ State of the State address
A statewide ban on cellphones in schools, $300 relief checks, investments in housing and more.
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Gov. Janet Mills proposes $300 ‘affordability checks’ in her final State of the State
The governor focuses on affordability in her speech Tuesday night, also calling for a $70 million investment in housing and continuation of Maine’s free community college program.
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Another Varsity Maine boys basketball poll, another change at the top
Windham is ranked No. 1 for the second time this season.