Church officials are working to raise about $1 million to pay for repairs to the steeple of the oldest Episcopal church in the Diocese of Maine, beginning with a fundraiser scheduled for May 6.
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Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine
A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills’ effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs ruling.
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Dispute over $500 million Belfast fish farm moves back to state agency
Both sides now say a suspension of Department of Environmental Protection permits makes sense while legal fights continue.
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Bowdoin College graduate expelled from Tennessee Legislature has history of advocacy
Justin Pearson, who graduated from Bowdoin College in 2017, was one of two Tennessee lawmakers ousted from office.
Posted inMaine, Schools & Education
Lawmakers consider bill to raise minimum teacher salary
Supporters say raising the minimum from the current $40,000 to $50,000 by the 2027-28 school year is needed to fight a teacher shortage. Foes worry that a mandate could lead to tax increases and the rejection of school budgets.
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Mother of ‘Baby Jane Doe’ pleads guilty to manslaughter
Lee Ann Daigle, 59, who was charged with murder in the death of a newborn abandoned in 1985, waived her right to an indictment and a jury trial on the reduced charge. She faces up to 30 years in prison.
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Legislative Democrats plan review of AG’s relationship with staffer
A spokesperson for Senate President Troy Jackson said he wants to be sure a clear policy is put in place to protect the integrity of the office.
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Father’s death spurs Yarmouth woman’s bid to change malpractice law
Robyn Byrnes says doctors misdiagnosed her father’s cancer, but she didn’t learn that until after the 3-year statute of limitations had expired. Now she’s advocating for a bill that would start the clock when the negligence is discovered.
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Maine Space 2030 campaign hopes to get state’s space industry off the ground
The Maine Space Grant Consortium and other organizations will hold a conference this fall highlighting opportunities for Maine aerospace companies.
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Maine supreme court to decide on removal of time limit in church sex abuse cases
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland is asking the state’s highest court to determine whether a 2021 state law removing the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims is constitutional.