The final Senate vote, 60-40, sent the bill to the House and broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1.
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Portland joins lawsuit over PFAS-laden firefighting foam at jetport
The City Council voted unanimously Monday night to pursue legal action against developers of so-called forever chemicals amid concern that federally mandated fire-suppressing foam may have contaminated soil and groundwater around the airport.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Knox County to partner with Two Bridges jail
Knox County will send people in custody to the Wiscasset jail in 2026.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
From classroom to campfire: Community support sends Franklin County students into the backcountry
Local sponsors covered lodging costs so Stratton, Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram students could experience overnight outdoor trips at Maine Huts & Trails’ backcountry lodges.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine drug overdose deaths continue to plummet
The state has seen a 23% decline in fatal overdoses from January-September in 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Waterville man arrested after 2 Skowhegan robberies
Police responded to the reports of the robberies at McDonald’s and George’s Banana Stand on Sunday night.
Posted inMaine
Monmouth schools holds ceremony to honor veterans
Students from Monmouth Academy and Monmouth Memorial School gathered for a parade of 23 area veterans, a ceremony and receiving line.
Posted inMaine, News
Mainers start to receive SNAP benefits, despite confusion over funding
Food pantries around Maine have reported record numbers of people requesting food assistance, with some pantries seeing the number of new enrollees jump 30% to 50% in October.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Madison cannabis shop owner faces more charges for courtroom tussle
Daniel Safranec, serving 14 days for contempt, is also being held in jail without bail on the new charges.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine will resettle only 50 refugees this year, all white South Africans
Reductions by the Trump administration continue after Maine was allowed to resettle about half of the 950 refugees allocated last year.