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Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Religion and Values
New poll shows how faith drives rural voters in battleground states
Maine is among the least religious states in the country. That could be a factor in its recent electoral history, one analyst says.
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Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, News
Allagash Brewing hits sustainability milestones
Maine’s biggest brewer, one of just 14 nationwide to become a B Corporation company, keeps 98% of its waste out of the landfill.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
With Maine Senate primary cooling off, attention turns to the governor’s race
Maine voters have a new race to focus on — at least for now.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Graham Platner or Susan Collins? Maine has never had a choice like this.
The unusual nature of this race will bring national money and attention to Maine. Political analysts say the candidates are the perfect contrast in styles.
Posted inNews, Schools and Education
Maine is second in the nation for special education rates. Why?
An increasing number of students are qualifying for special education, putting pressure on school districts and their budgets.
Posted inCommunity, News
Skowhegan charts new 10-year plan for improving Whitten Brook water quality
Town officials are just beginning to map out next steps and seek funding for projects to aid the stream, which provides brook trout habitat in a developed area.
Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine issues warning after mold in medical weed tests at 18 times recreational limit
State authorities issued an advisory for medical cannabis patients after unsafe amounts of mold and pesticides were found in 2 strains of flower cultivated and sold by a Piscataquis County grower.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Who’s endorsing Graham Platner now, and who still isn’t backing him?
With Gov. Janet Mills out of the Democratic primary, an array of Maine Democrats came out Thursday and Friday in support of Platner’s bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Susan Collins.
Posted inCommunity, News
Wilton weighs ATV policy as safety concerns simmer
The town has no current policy on access after the previous one was rescinded by the select board in January.