The state claims NOAA rescinded the funding in an effort to punish Maine for not complying with President Trump’s order to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports.
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Waterville sees modest tax rate increase with new budget
A statistical property revaluation, whose results are expected soon, could lower the city’s property tax rate, officials say.
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Maine to receive $26 million as part of Purdue Pharma opioid lawsuit settlement
Forty-nine states and 6 U.S. territories are set to receive $7.4 billion over the next 15 years.
Posted inMaine, News
Q&A: What are my rights at the border?
Can Border Patrol agents search your phone? Can you be detained and questioned? Many Maine travelers are asking how to prepare for international travel amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada.
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State launches independent investigation into death of Maine’s 1st public safety comfort dog
Baxter, a 3-year-old chocolate Labrador, died when he was left inside a state vehicle that ‘unexpectedly’ stopped running, leaving the vehicle without air conditioning.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Maine Crime
Stepfather charged with manslaughter in death of 4-year-old shot in head
Police say that the bullet that killed Jasper Smith in May was fired from Robert McCoy’s 9 mm handgun.
Posted inFact Brief, Maine, News
Did Ogunquit require police officers to wear gay pride patches? | Fact brief
The southern Maine town has a long history as an LGBTQ-friendly destination.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Maine lawmakers pass budget after brief rebellion from progressive Democrats
The House initially rejected the proposal to add more than $320 million in new spending and taxes over the next 2 years to supplement the $11.3 billion budget previously approved by the Democratic majority, but reversed course after it was approved in the Senate.
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‘Antiques Roadshow’ finally makes it to Maine
About 65 appraisers were at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay to assess items for the popular PBS show’s 30th season — and its first visit to the state.
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Quebec driver reaches for coffee when 18-wheeler goes off road in Carrabassett Valley
Driver Gerald Tousignant, 63, was uninjured Tuesday in the crash involving his fully loaded log truck.