Lawmakers return to the State House on Wednesday for the start of the second regular session of the 131st Legislature.
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State police determine that Bar Harbor death was not suspicious
Police provide few details but say there is no danger to the public.
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Maine welcomes 1st babies of 2024
A Bangor hospital appears to have delivered the state’s first baby of the new year.
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An icy plunge into the Atlantic raises money for Special Olympics
The 36th annual Lobster Dip attracted about 600 dippers and thousands of onlookers – and raised at least $190,000.
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Cleanup work continues at Hathaway Creative Center in Waterville after damaging flood
Water flooded the parking lot and got into the basement of the building at 10 Water St. in the city’s South End during a powerful rain and wind storm Dec. 18 that submerged several vehicles in the parking lot.
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Maine’s minimum wage gets a lift
While the new statewide minimum wage is $14.15 an hour, up from $13.80 in 2023, Portland’s minimum wage is now $15 an hour, up from $14.
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New Maine law will prohibit some insurers from charging deductibles and other costs for abortions
The law governing state-regulated health insurance plans takes effect Jan. 1.
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Nordic reaffirms commitment to $500 million Belfast fish farm
Despite legal setbacks in 2023, the Norwegian aquaculture developer insists it is staying the course with its proposed 55-acre land-based salmon farm.
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Old Man Winter is about to make a comeback in Maine
Right now, northern New England is lacking in snow, but it looks like that could change in the next 10 days.
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Two men rescued from bog in Steep Falls wildlife area in Standish
The men were severely hypothermic and couldn’t walk after getting lost while hiking Saturday and spending the night out in the woods, forcing rescuers to carry them out on litters.