The most recent data from National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 94% of Maine public school teachers bought classroom supplies without reimbursement.
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Does Bath Iron Works account for about 17% of Maine’s GDP? | Fact brief
The shipyard employs over 6,800 people, who were paid a total of $508 million in 2025.
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Posted inElections, Fact Brief, Maine, News, Politics
Is ranked-choice voting used in Maine’s general election for governor? | Fact brief
Voters will choose this November between Republican Bobby Charles, Democrat Hannah Pingree and independent Rick Bennett to succeed Gov. Janet Mills.
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Does Maine law prohibit riding a bicycle on the sidewalk? | Fact brief
Municipalities may adopt local restrictions on where cyclists can ride.
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Does Maine have the most untouched wilderness in the Lower 48? | Fact brief
California has the most designated acreage in the Lower 48 at 15.3 million acres.
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Does Maine require physical delivery of ballot records for a ranked-choice runoff? | Fact brief
The collection process can delay the results.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Is poor dental care strongly associated with heart disease? | Fact brief
Studies show a clear link between gum disease and heart problems.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Was Bangor International Airport’s runway built to handle B-52 bombers? | Fact brief
The runway, at what was then the Dow Air Force Base, was the longest east of the Mississippi when it was built in the ’50s.
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Is the term ‘moxie’ derived from the name of Maine’s state soft drink? | Fact brief
Maine made Moxie its official state soft drink in 2005.
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Are about 3,000 Americans injured by beach umbrellas every year? | Fact brief
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that windblown beach umbrellas can kill or cause serious injuries, and that proper anchors should be used to prevent incidents.