Nicholas Blanchard, the conservative activist who sued over the policy, attended Wednesday’s meeting to protest the board’s new version, saying it was ‘still unconstitutional.’
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Maine track athlete goes viral with cartwheel save during hurdles race
Sofia Cutter, a Greely sophomore, performed the remarkable move to stay on her feet at a meet in York last week.
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Posted inMaine, News
Fisherman found dead near Down East island
A 17-foot skiff capsized near Crumple Island on Monday.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine, News
Maine chef wins $1M grand prize on CBS cooking competition
Cara Stadler bested two finalists on Wednesday night’s season-ending episode of ‘America’s Culinary Cup.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Live updates: JD Vance talks healthcare fraud in Bangor
The vice president has teased a possible announcement tied to fraud investigations and will be campaigning for Paul LePage.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
GLP-1s are popular in Maine, but not with insurance providers
High costs have made employers and insurers wary, but patients who can be treated for obesity are increasingly being left in the lurch.
Posted inMaine, News
A Maine fisherman was lost at sea. His loved ones want to bring him home.
Freeman Short, an Aroostook County native, was 1 of 7 people aboard the Lily Jean when the fishing vessel sank off Massachusetts in January. His body was never found.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
After skipping earlier TV debates, Bobby Charles joins Republican field on stage
Charles’ plans to cut the state budget and eliminate Maine’s income tax in 4 years drew the brunt of attacks Wednesday in the first televised debate to feature all 7 candidates in the Republican primary for governor.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan tells church-run homeless shelter its residents have to go
The town sent the cease and desist letter Tuesday to Shelters by Jesus, housed within the Trinity Evangelical Free Church.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Maine Big Night volunteer still waiting for frogs, rain and road rescues
Warm rain and dark roads brought frogs, salamanders and spring peepers out during the annual migration known as Maine Big Night.