Meanwhile, project organizers said the planned sale and removal of four Kennebec River dams announced Tuesday is not expected to have any impact on the whitewater park.
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‘Mothers are being blamed again’: Experts, families in Maine criticize Trump linking autism to Tylenol
Experts criticized the move, saying acetaminophen is considered safe to use during pregnancy.
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Did a court ruling make half of Maine eligible for Canadian citizenship? | Fact brief
About 6.8% of Maine’s population identifies as having Canadian or French Canadian ancestry.
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Maine launches Department of Energy Resources
The Cabinet-level department will replace the Governor’s Energy Office, bringing Maine in line with most other states.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Local & State
New romcom ‘The Threesome’ comes from a Maine writer who works on ‘The Simpsons’
Bowdoinham native Ethan Ogilby worked in TV and film production, on ‘The Simpsons’ and on Netflix documentaries, before getting his screenplay filmed.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Advocates, opponents of red flag law in Maine step up campaigns as election nears
In the last week, supporters of Question 2 released their first television ad, while opponents launched a new campaign against the referendum. The two sides also met for a debate.
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Feds cut funding for Maine high school program, citing diversity concerns
The program, which helps low-income students in central and western Maine get into college, ‘conflicts’ with the federal government’s goals, the Trump administration said.
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Maine man convicted of sexual assault dies in prison
Richard Sweet, 73, formerly of Waterville, died Monday morning while serving a 35-year sentence at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, officials said.
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Maine anti-trafficking program may cut services over funding uncertainty
Portland-based Preble Street has relied on federal dollars to run its anti-trafficking program since 2013, but said it still hasn’t gotten word on new funding expected to be available starting next week.
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Federal judge in Maine orders release of 3 Ecuadorian men before bond hearings
The order comes as several civil rights groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, announced a class action lawsuit against the federal government over ICE actions.