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Can you put a new registration sticker on an old Maine chickadee license plate? | Fact brief

by J. Craig Anderson July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Maine’s state bird had been featured on standard license plates since 1999 but is being phased out this year in favor of a pine tree design.

by J. Craig Anderson July 7, 2025July 7, 2025

The blood-sucking arachnids’ activity peaks at multiple times throughout the year, depending on species and life stage.

by J. Craig Anderson July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The plants are known for their tall spikes of bright purple, pink or white flowers.

by J. Craig Anderson July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.

by J. Craig Anderson June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A bill this session initially sought to decriminalize the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older.

by J. Craig Anderson June 18, 2025June 18, 2025

The southern Maine town has a long history as an LGBTQ-friendly destination.

by J. Craig Anderson June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.

by J. Craig Anderson June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.

by J. Craig Anderson June 9, 2025June 9, 2025

Republican President Donald Trump easily won the majority of votes in both Maine’s northernmost county and Alabama in the 2024 election.

by J. Craig Anderson June 4, 2025June 4, 2025

MaineHousing tallied 1,865 homeless families, including 656 children, according to the most recent data available.