Maine Sen. Angus King and both of New Hampshire’s senators agreed to legislation that would reopen the government with the promise of a vote on expiring health care subsidies. Two other Democrats joined them, the minimum needed.
Nate Thompson
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Maine judge finds DA’s office acted in ‘bad faith’ as prosecutors buckle under high caseloads
Three recent examples show how cases can languish or prompt sanctions when prosecutors fail to to turn over discovery.
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Maine schools, churches see growing interest in Turning Point USA after Charlie Kirk’s assassination
At least 20 Turning Point USA chapters have launched at churches, colleges and high schools across Maine since the conservative group’s founder was killed in September.
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UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges
The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.
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Maine is building homes faster, but they are emptier
Often-overlooked numbers show how fewer people are living together, inadvertently contributing to Maine’s housing crisis.
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Maine hired contractor to organize timely visits for families in child welfare cases. It delivered 10% of the time.
Last December, the state renewed Community Care’s contract even though it fell far short of its performance requirements, according to an examination by The Maine Monitor.
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Maine electricity supply cost may rise in addition to rate increase sought by CMP
The supply cost hike is tied largely to wholesale natural gas prices that are on track to keep rising in 2026, in part because more gas will be shipped overseas.
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Maye throws 3 TD passes and the Patriots hold on to beat the Saints 25-19
Drake Maye had three touchdown passes of 25 or more yards, including two to Kayshon Boutte, and the New England Patriots outlasted the New Orleans Saints 25-19
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When Maine day care centers stay quiet about abuse and neglect within their walls
Two cases show the difficulty of holding day cares accountable when they are responsible for reporting themselves.
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Trump administration pulls climate change signs from Acadia National Park
The signs, installed in 2023 atop Cadillac Mountain and at the Great Meadow wetland, detailed steps being taken to combat rising temperatures and extreme weather.