Maine’s public advocate and environmentalists say a deal to take the utility’s parent company private would shield financial decisions from the public.
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Watch: Balloon launch canceled Sunday morning
So far, four launches have been grounded due to weather conditions.
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Feds announce funding push for ropeless fishing gear that spares rare whales
Nearly $7 million will support the development of ropeless gear for fishing industry members to assess and provide feedback on the technology aimed at saving right whales.
Posted inHealth
Maine’s mental health treatment law: To whom does it apply and how does it work?
Amid an increase in calls for more use of court-ordered outpatient treatment plans, the statute is relatively narrow as to who it can be applied to.
Posted inNation & World, News
Ukraine claims the war’s largest surrender by Russian troops
Ukraine now controls 444 square miles of Russian territory.
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Kansas will pay $50,000 to settle a suit over a transgender Highway Patrol employee’s firing
The former employee claimed to have been fired for coming out as transgender.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Sen. Josh Hawley and challenger Lucas Kunce argue in tense Missouri State Fair encounter
s Hawley and Kunce argued, curious onlookers took in the scene while munching down their meals of ham, eggs and coffee.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Nation & World, Politics
Rep. Jared Golden says he won’t endorse Harris for president
Golden has been hounded with questions from the media and criticism from Republicans about his reluctance to take a stand in the presidential election.
Posted inMaine
Traffic sign donated to help increase public safety in Farmington
Stephan Bunker donated the warning sign as a means t promote highway and public safety.
Posted inHealth
Maine continues to see high hepatitis C infections despite overall declining rate
The rate of new acute cases, though highest in the nation, has decreased every year since peaking in 2020.