The plants are known for their tall spikes of bright purple, pink or white flowers.
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Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief
The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.
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Did the Maine Legislature legalize psychedelic mushrooms? | Fact brief
A bill this session initially sought to decriminalize the possession of 1 ounce or less of psilocybin for people 21 or older.
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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.
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Did Gov. Janet Mills nearly double Maine’s state budget in 7 years? | Fact brief
The state’s proposed general fund budget for 2026-27 is $11.63 billion.
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Did it rain 10 Saturdays in a row this spring in Maine? | Fact brief
Rainy weekends have been a theme this spring across much of New England.
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Is Aroostook County more politically conservative than Alabama? | Fact brief
Republican President Donald Trump easily won the majority of votes in both Maine’s northernmost county and Alabama in the 2024 election.
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Has homelessness in Maine doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began? | Fact brief
MaineHousing tallied 1,865 homeless families, including 656 children, according to the most recent data available.
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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.
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Maine Trust for Local News begins fact-checking operation in partnership with Gigafact
Veteran reporter and former Press Herald writer and editor J. Craig Anderson will produce twice-weekly fact briefs to either verify or debunk online claims related to Maine news.