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Homeland Security takes down list of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ that included 3 Maine communities
Portland, as well as Hancock and Cumberland counties, appeared on the list of areas that the department last week accused of defying federal immigration law.
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Posted inMaine, Politics
New law lets Maine prescribers keep their names off abortion pill labels
The bill allows health care providers to not have their name on prescribing labels over concerns about threats and harassment for prescribing abortion medication.
Posted inBusiness, Fact Brief, Maine, News
Are any Tom’s of Maine products still made in Maine? | Fact brief
The Kennebunk-based toothpaste, body care products and deodorant manufacturer was founded in 1970 by Tom and Kate Chappell.
Posted inBusiness, Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Central Maine Healthcare system down after ‘outage’
Covenant Health, which owns St. Mary’s Health System, was still working to restore full system access Monday after it suffered a cyberattack last week.
Posted inMaine, News
Wilton town manager awarded 3-year contract with raise
Maria Greeley of Leeds will be paid $90,854 the first year, and receive 4% increases in subsequent years.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Poll finds Trump and Musk are unpopular in Maine, but opinions are mixed about federal actions
The Pan Atlantic Omnibus Poll also tested voter intentions for some rumored and declared candidates for governor.
Posted inLeslie Bridgers, Maine, Things to Do
Maine has a world-ranked mini golfer. Here are his favorite courses
Kyle Courcy of Lewiston, who placed in the top 16 at the World Adventure Golf Final in May, offers his pro tips.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pineland Farms sells its historic Maine dairy herd
It’s the end of an era for one of the country’s oldest herds. But it’s also the start of a larger effort to support Maine’s dairy industry in a different form.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine tree spraying will kill any caterpillars, not just forest pests
While not toxic to people or most animals, pesticides to protect spruce and fir trees against budworm could also hurt the caterpillar form of two threatened butterflies. Spraying supporters say plans call for a targeted approach.