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Maine Legislature passes budget with paid family leave, tax cut for retirees

by Emma Kilbride Staff Writer July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Both the House and Senate voted for passage, but opposition from House Republicans meant there was not enough support to meet the two-thirds threshold needed for the supplemental spending package to take effect immediately.

Maine, Morning Sentinel, Uncategorized

Arborist from Athens dies in fall from tree in China

by Morning Sentinel Staff Report July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

Christopher Thwing, 35, was working Wednesday afternoon when he accidentally severed his safety line and then fell to the ground, officials said.

Nation & World, News, Uncategorized

Earth hit an unofficial record high temperature this week – and stayed there

by SETH BORENSTEIN and ISABELLA O'MALLEY Associated Press July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

The daily average temperature was 0.08 degrees Fahrenheit higher than any week in 44 years of record-keeping, according to data from the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer.

Maine, Maine Crime

Police search for inmate who walked away from work release site in Machias

by Gillian Graham July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

James Berube left his assigned work site around midnight Thursday.

Maine International Film Festival, Morning Sentinel, Movie Review J.P. Devine, Things to Do

J.P. Devine movie review: Stars float in and out in ‘The Three Musketeers’

by J.P. Devine July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

This madcap adventure about a young swordsman who comes to Paris to face villains, romance, adventure and intrigue with three musketeer friends begins showing Saturday at the Maine International Film Festival.

Kennebec Journal, Maine, News

Heat advisory in effect for central Maine as temperatures reach into the 90s

by Kennebec Journal Staff Report July 6, 2023July 6, 2023

The heat and humidity could make it feel up to 96 degrees in Augusta Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m.

Maine, News, Politics

Maine lawmakers fail to override governor’s veto of tribal bill

by Penelope Overton July 6, 2023July 7, 2023

The House voted 84-57 in favor of overriding Gov. Janet Mills’ veto, which falls 10 votes short of the two-thirds support needed and sustains the veto.