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Janet Mills says she approves of ‘millionaire’s tax’ approved by Maine budget panel

by Billy Kobin 2 hours agoApril 2, 2026

Democratic lawmakers on the Appropriations and Financial Affairs voted to move forward with Maine’s supplemental budget early Wednesday morning.

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5 takeaways from Maine’s new wildlife action plan

by Penelope Overton 6 hours agoApril 1, 2026

From newly listed plants to the symbolic return of the wolf, the state’s 10-year plan provides a non-regulatory path to protect Maine’s most vulnerable species.

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Strong students launch podcast on Maine outdoors

by Rebecca Richard 7 hours agoMarch 31, 2026

Students at Day Mountain Regional Middle School have launched a podcast exploring wildlife and environmental issues in Maine.

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Maine high court hears arguments for and against expansion of ranked-choice voting

by Rachel Ohm 16 hours agoApril 1, 2026

Wednesday’s hearing came as lawmakers have asked the court to issue an advisory opinion in response to a bill that would expand the voting system for use in gubernatorial and legislative races.

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Former Bowdoin dean who played football for UMaine accused of gross sexual assault

by Staff report 17 hours agoApril 2, 2026

Brunswick police say Roosevelt Boone was taken into custody Tuesday in Florida after an investigation into a 2024 incident.

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A commission spent more than a year studying Maine’s school construction crisis. What now?

by Riley Board 18 hours agoApril 1, 2026

An amended bill passed by the education committee incorporates some of the commission’s recommendations, but a $100 million price tag might scare lawmakers.

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5 takeaways from the new MaineHousing annual report

by Rachel Ohm 19 hours agoApril 1, 2026

The report released Wednesday highlighted progress on investments in affordable housing, first-time homeowner loans and efforts to prevent homelessness.

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A bill to give Maine jails more leeway with immigration authorities is on track to become law

by Morgan Womack 19 hours agoApril 2, 2026

Proponents say the bill — passed by the Legislature this week and expected to be signed by Gov. Janet Mills — clarifies an existing law and would allow sheriffs to turn away federal immigration detainees in some instances.