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Collins says Canadian students entering Maine face ‘excessive searches’
The Republican questioned top Trump administrations officials Thursday about tighter security at the northern border and called for a stronger federal response to illegal marijuana growing operations in Maine.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Lawmakers want to combat illegal Chinese weed grows
But industry advocates testify against 4 bills that would target illicit cannabis operations allegedly associated with Chinese organized crime that have obtained licenses to grow and sell in Maine’s medical market amid a recent law enforcement crackdown.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Maine Department of Education denies accusations in DOJ lawsuit
The Department of Justice complaint alleges that Maine is violating Title IX by allowing transgender women to compete in women’s sports.
Posted inMaine, News, Religion and Values
Mainers witness selection of new pope as white smoke rises in Vatican City
Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will become Pope Leo XIV, appeared on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after the conclave election.
Posted inNation & World, Religion and Values
Robert Prevost, first American pope in history, will take the name Leo XIV
White smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Thursday, signaling the election of a new pope.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel, News, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden says ‘dark money’ group is partly why he won’t hold town halls
Indivisible, a progressive 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, D.C., has more than a dozen local chapters in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Emotional debate on transgender rights, girls sports draws hundreds to Maine State House
The hearings Thursday come as the Trump administration has sued Maine over its policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, adding to the intensity of debate at the State House.
Posted inFood & Dining, Guides, Maine, Things to Do
Here’s a guide to more than a dozen Maine doughnut shops
Check out this list of where to get the classics, plus vegan, organic and alternative flavors.