Most headlight infractions are punishable by fines of up to $500.
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Do ICE agents need a signed judicial warrant to enter private property? | Fact brief
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement commonly uses administrative warrants issued by the Department of Homeland Security, which are different.
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Does Maine have the lowest median income in New England? | Fact brief
Maine’s median household income ranks 34th among the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to census data.
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Is Boise, Idaho, more racially diverse than Portland? | Fact brief
Maine ranked last nationally for racial and ethnic diversity, according to 2020 census data.
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Does Maine law prohibit debit card purchases of lottery tickets? | Fact brief
Annual sales of Maine State Lottery tickets have exceeded $400 million since 2021, according to the most recent data.
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Does Maine law require drivers to clear snow and ice off their vehicle? | Fact brief
Motorists are expected to take ‘reasonable measures’ and face fines if they fail to properly clean off their car.
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Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.
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Can a single data center use as much power as 5,000 homes? | Fact brief
Some communities — including Lewiston — have opposed data centers over concerns about electricity costs and grid strain, among other issues.
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Are there any unionized retail grocery store workers in Maine? | Fact brief
Some workers at Stop & Shop and Giant stores, which are owned by Hannaford parent company Ahold Delhaize, are unionized in other parts of New England.
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Are ‘forever chemicals’ present in all U.S. water sources? | Fact brief
Also known as PFAS, the chemicals have been linked to decreased fertility, developmental delays and increased risk of cancer.