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Here’s what happened with Wabanaki legislative priorities
The tribes in Maine secured some victories, including tax breaks and a representative for the Mi’kmaq Nation.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools & Education
From cellphone bans to the funding formula, major education changes became law
The Legislature passed consequential reforms, including some long-fought changes to school construction funding and making free community college permanent.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, News
Rep. Pingree, Ms. Rachel join calls for Portland teen to be released from ICE custody
Olivia Mabiala Andre, 19, is being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, even after her mother and 2 siblings were released in March and returned to Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors
Lawsuit challenging fishing regulations will go to Maine’s highest court
The state designates roughly 225 of its 6,000 inland waters for fly-fishing only, according to court documents.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
These federal workers lost their jobs. They’re starting over in Maine.
Former aid workers, whose careers took them around the globe, are carving out new opportunities across the state.
Posted inMaine, Nation / World, New England, News, Politics
Police pull the plug on mobile billboard targeting Janet Mills on data centers
Hallowell Police cited the driver for speeding and for having an illuminated advertisement on a vehicle, which is against the law and subject to a fine.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Former Inland Hospital in Waterville to become mixed-use site, developer says
The property, on the market for $2.7 million, was bought Thursday.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Jared Golden casts key vote with Republicans to defeat Iran war resolution
Golden, the moderate from Maine’s 2nd District, was the lone House Democrat to vote with Republicans, who narrowly defeated the latest effort to put checks on President Donald Trump’s actions in Iran.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Brewer schools, widow of conservative activist reach $350,000 settlement
Patricia McBreairty, the widow of Shawn McBreairty, will receive the payout from the Bangor-area district following a lawsuit filed in 2024.