Maine saw 100 violent offenses per 100,000 people in 2024, according to the most recent FBI data.
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Does hand sanitizer work well against norovirus? | Fact brief
Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, according to the CDC.
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Is 40 the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers? | Fact brief
The median home price in Maine increased by 3.9% to $405,000 in 2025, the Maine Association of Realtors reported.
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Does the Penobscot River host the largest population of Atlantic salmon in the U.S.? | Fact brief
The species once spawned in rivers as far south as Connecticut but now survives naturally in only a handful of Maine waterways.
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Is it legal to lower the minimum wage in Maine? | Fact brief
Maine’s minimum wage is $15.10 as of 2026; it is automatically adjusted annually based on the cost of living.
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Can contracting measles compromise your immunity to other diseases? | Fact brief
The Maine CDC recently reported the state’s first measles cases since 2019.
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Is there a process for recalling U.S. senators? | Fact brief
Maine lawmakers in 2017 proposed allowing voters to recall any elected official, including federal lawmakers. But a legislative committee voted that it ought not to pass, and the proposal died.
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Does average monthly grocery spending in Maine exceed $400 per person? | Fact brief
Maine’s per-capita grocery spending has risen by 57% since 2014, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Did Canada retroactively expand citizenship by descent in 2025? | Fact brief
The change allows anyone who can prove their descent from a Canadian ancestor to be recognized as a citizen. Earlier rules limited automatic citizenship by descent to the first generation born outside Canada.
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Is Maine’s governor the lowest-paid in the country? | Fact brief
The governor’s salary is set to increase in 2027 thanks to a bill enacted in early 2024. It was last raised in 1987.