The lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Portland says the state has violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Kate, Princess of Wales, says she completed chemotherapy, will return to public duties soon
The 42-year-old wife of Prince William had announced in March that she was being treated for an undisclosed type of cancer.
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Posted inCommunity
Uncrewed aircraft provides aerial photography for environmental cleanup
UMA drones have been monitoring the environment from the air, searching for evidence of foam and providing important information about its possible spread in nearby waterways.
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Landowner Appreciation Day set for Sept. 15
Each year since 2013, volunteers and game wardens have picked up 36,000 to more than 200,000 pounds. of trash including 1,000-2,000 tires on 100-plus sites.
Posted inCommunity
Maine Arts Commission calls for submissions for veterans’ art exhibition
The submission deadline for artwork is 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28.
Posted inElection 2024, Nation & World, News, Politics
Harris’ past debates show a prosecutor’s style with narrative flair, but also risks when facing Trump
She faces former President Donald Trump, who will participate in his 7th general election debate since 2016, on Tuesday in an event that will be seen by tens of millions of viewers as early voting starts around the country.
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Lincoln County Democrats to host speakers on ballot referenda, voter rights
DAMARISCOTTA — The Lincoln County Democratic Committee is set to hold its next meeting Thursday, Sept. 19, featuring talks about the various referenda on Maine’s November ballot and voter rights. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. and will be in a hybrid format. Participants can join at the 2024 LCDC Campaign Headquarters, 27 River Road […]
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Jay veterans posts to hold recognition ceremony Sept. 16
JAY — Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post 3335, AMVETS Lane Dube Post 33 and American Legion Post 10, and their auxiliaries, plan to hold the annual prisoner of war/missing in action (POW/MIA) recognition ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at the POW/MIA Memorial. All members, guests and the public are welcome. The event will […]
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Sierra Club Maine to host celebration in Freeport Sept. 19
All proceeds will support Sierra Club Maine’s efforts to protect Maine’s environment — from the southern coast to the north woods — and engage and activate individuals and communities from Kittery to Fort Kent.
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Activists push for more aggressive action as Maine pitches climate strategy to public
Some environmental groups say the first draft of Maine’s next climate action plan doesn’t go far enough, especially when it comes to curbing transportation emissions.