Dannel Malloy, the former governor of Connecticut, has led Maine’s public university system since 2019.
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Road construction underway near Fairfield railroad tracks
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on a road upgrade for U.S. Route 201.
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Susan Collins opposes Donald Trump’s $1B ballroom request
Maine’s senior senator said any additional funding for Secret Service security upgrades should go through the normal budgeting process.
Posted inFact Brief, Health, Maine, News
Does pollution from the Midwest hurt Maine’s air quality? | Fact brief
Maine is tied for 5th in best air quality in the country, according to America’s Health Rankings, a public health data platform.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Justice Department sues Maine for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who oversees the BMV, has maintained that unmarked plates won’t be issued unless the state is assured they ‘won’t be used for lawless purposes.’
Posted inElections, News
Why a shadowy PAC is spending in a Maine Democratic primary
Real Change PAC is behind similar activity in New Jersey and other states that have House Democratic primaries this year.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
World Cup soccer watch party set for Portland’s Monument Square
The Portland Hearts of Pine are teaming with community organizations to host three soccer-themed events, including an outdoor viewing of the U.S. men’s game June 19.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district $33.5M budget goes to voters June 9
The School Administrative District 11 budget would require 6.1% more from taxpayers in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 more women join suit against transgender policy at Maine’s women’s prison
The 4 plaintiffs claim chronic harassment and assault at the hands of a transgender prisoner.
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Construction on the Rusty Lantern in Waterville has begun | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the early phase of construction of the Main Street business.