The ACLU of Maine is among several plaintiffs challenging the White House’s use of a phrase in the 14th Amendment in a bid to end an intrinsic part of US law for more than a century.
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Body found along Kennebec River identified as missing Augusta fisherman
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Thursday that 22-year-old Robert Stolt drowned. His death has been ruled an accident.
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With federal tax credit ending, Maine’s solar installers plan end-of-year sprint
The companies expect demand to jump as residential customers attempt to purchase solar systems before a long-standing 30% residential clean energy credit expires Dec. 31.
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Maine State Police address ‘fear and discomfort’ in Union as they investigate homicide
Sunshine Stewart, 48, of Tenants Harbor, went missing while paddleboarding on Crawford Pond last week
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Gardiner Democrat to challenge Rep. Golden for District 2 seat
Louis Sigel, a former Jared Golden supporter, says Maine’s 2nd District congressman ‘has voted with the Republicans too many times.’
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
How Trump’s big bill will reshape the affordability of Maine higher education
The newly signed law adds caps on federal graduate student loans, expands Pell grants to cover workforce training and changes the college endowment tax, potentially giving millions in relief to small Maine colleges.
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Federal workers in Maine face uncertainty following court ruling allowing for mass layoffs
It’s unclear how federal workers in Maine might be impacted, but the ruling allowing the Trump administration to move forward with plans for staff reductions has prompted concerns.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick is looking for an artist to create a sculpture with pieces of Frank J. Wood Bridge
Submissions are now open for a public art piece in Brunswick created using parts of the Frank J. Wood Bridge, which is slated for demolition.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News, Outdoors
Maine officials urge caution, training after recent slew of water emergencies
A decline in swimming education, a lack of lifeguards and water temperatures that are often icy cold even when it’s hot out are all risk factors that swimmers and boaters should consider.
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Maine Trust for Local News hires 3 to bolster innovation, community engagement
Leaders of the nonprofit that owns most of Maine’s daily newspapers said the hires will build on efforts to modernize the state’s news landscape.