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Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.

by Rachel Ohm August 21, 2025August 23, 2025

The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.

Elections, Maine, News, Politics

Here’s how Maine’s voter ID referendum would change absentee voting

by Rachel Ohm August 21, 2025August 23, 2025

The changes include limitations on the number of ballot drop boxes, an end to ongoing absentee voting and an end to family members making ballot requests for voters.

Maine, News, Sports

What happens to the body under extreme heat? Medical tent at Beach to Beacon offers a glimpse

by Patty Wight Maine Public August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting and seizures.

Maine, News

Among Maine workers, growing recognition of heat as a top occupational safety hazard

by Peter McGuire Maine Public August 21, 2025August 21, 2025

As summer temperatures increase, more attention is focused on the danger of working in high heat.

Maine, News, Politics

Mainers like absentee voting. Question 1 would make that option harder.

by Rachel Ohm August 21, 2025October 15, 2025

The November referendum has been framed around requiring voter ID, but it also includes a host of changes to absentee voting.

Maine, Maine Crime, News

Palmyra woman charged with robbery conspiracy linked to killing

by Jake Freudberg August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

Jacqueline McClure, 33, pleaded not guilty to the charge at her arraignment Wednesday.

Maine, News

Waterville council OKs 6-month moratorium on mobile home park lot rental increases

by Amy Calder August 20, 2025August 20, 2025

The Waterville City Council took a first step to approve a 6-month moratorium on increasing lot rental costs for mobile home parks, allowing the city time to consider developing an ordinance dealing with proposed increases.