Maine’s senior senator said any additional funding for Secret Service security upgrades should go through the normal budgeting process.
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Does pollution from the Midwest hurt Maine’s air quality? | Fact brief
Maine is tied for 5th in best air quality in the country, according to America’s Health Rankings, a public health data platform.
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Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Justice Department sues Maine for denying undercover license plates to federal agents
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, who oversees the BMV, has maintained that unmarked plates won’t be issued unless the state is assured they ‘won’t be used for lawless purposes.’
Posted inElections, News
Why a shadowy PAC is spending in a Maine Democratic primary
Real Change PAC is behind similar activity in New Jersey and other states that have House Democratic primaries this year.
Posted inHearts of Pine, News, Sports
World Cup soccer watch party set for Portland’s Monument Square
The Portland Hearts of Pine are teaming with community organizations to host three soccer-themed events, including an outdoor viewing of the U.S. men’s game June 19.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Gardiner-area school district $33.5M budget goes to voters June 9
The School Administrative District 11 budget would require 6.1% more from taxpayers in Gardiner, West Gardiner, Pittston and Randolph.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
3 more women join suit against transgender policy at Maine’s women’s prison
The 4 plaintiffs claim chronic harassment and assault at the hands of a transgender prisoner.
Posted inCommunity, Maine
Construction on the Rusty Lantern in Waterville has begun | Photo
Photographer Rich Abrahamson focuses on the early phase of construction of the Main Street business.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Attendance at Farmington-area schools rebounds from pandemic
Students in RSU 9 are missing school at a lower rate since the spike of absenteeism during the pandemic years, but Superintendent Christian Elkington said family vacations during school days is concerning.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brewer man’s $10M gift to expand advanced cancer treatments in Bangor area
Jim Gero said he hopes the gift will ‘provide an additional level of hope to patients throughout northern and central Maine.’