State Auditor Matt Dunlap’s fresh findings about MaineCare financial controls drew pushback from Gov. Janet Mills’ administration. Both Democrats are seeking higher office this year.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
The Maine high school football landscape is changing again. Here are 4 teams that are on the move.
The eight-man ranks are gaining new members, but also losing a team, while Class C is adopting a nine-game regular-season schedule.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill
Despite opposition from the Penobscot Nation, state environmental regulators have issued a new ruling allowing expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Stephen King’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ gets Indigenous perspective from Maine educator
John Bear Mitchell, of the Penobscot Nation, works with Hollywood to incorporate Indigenous culture in TV and film. His current project is the HBO horror series.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Greely boys, Freeport girls claim Class B indoor track titles
The Rangers’ 800 relay team secures a repeat crown; and junior Emma Graham picks up the 400-meter title for the Falcons.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
In refusing to complete a game, the coach of the Portland boys hockey co-op raises questions | Column
Disagreeing with a ref’s call is never grounds for pulling the plug.
Posted inElections, News, Politics
Who’s raised the most money in the race for Maine’s 2nd District?
Multiple Democrats and former Gov. Paul LePage are hoping to succeed U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine.
Posted inPolitics
Why Jared Golden’s potential successors are running to the left of him on ICE
The three chief Democratic contenders are all positioning themselves as more progressive than U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, who is not seeking reelection to the 2nd-District seat representing Maine in the House of Representatives.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Bill proposes PFAS help for Maine’s private well owners
The legislation would pay to test private wells near a known source of forever chemical pollution, such as landfills or firefighting foam spill sites.
Posted inMaine, News
Tensions emerge between Maine gun owners and Trump over deadly Minnesota shooting
State and national gun rights groups often aligned with Trump pushed back on his administration’s comments after an agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota.