One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so.
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Deputy shoots man twice after pursuit in Turner
After crashing his car into a tree, police say a man aimed his gun at an Androscoggin County deputy who was trying to make an arrest Friday night.
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Posted inAmy Calder, Columns, Maine, News, Op-Eds
In her Waterville hometown, she has no home | Column
Suffering from mental illnesses, 50-year-old Jessica LeClair says it’s hard maneuvering homelessness.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Maine, News
Maine farmers, restaurants struggle with rising cost of beef
With prices nationwide at an all-time high, producers weigh price increases against customer loyalty.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News
Maine secretary of state warns of scams targeting businesses, notaries and marriage officiants
One scheme involves overpaying for services, asking for a refund of the difference and then withdrawing the original payment, Shenna Bellows said Friday, while the other revolves around annual government forms.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Health care options in central Maine dwindle after recent closures
Residents have to navigate long appointment waitlists and look for doctors outside of their communities, as local health providers shutter or have limited availability.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine groups beating a path to millions in limited trails funding
Maine’s new $30 million trails program has drawn 105 proposals requesting over twice the first-year $7.5 million allocation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Is the drought draining your well? What Mainers can do.
Maine state geologist Ryan Gordon answers well water questions as the statewide drought deepens and the number of dry wells increases.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Janet Mills urges Maine voters to reject Question 1
The state’s top Democrat says the ‘fundamental right to vote is under attack’ because of a proposal to adopt Voter ID and increase restrictions on absentee voting.
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Scottish games in Hallowell, Law Court in Bingham featured in Week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Maine Trust for Local News photos from the Oct. 2-10, 2025.