Internet table games may become available to Maine residents by the end of 2026.
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Immigrant-led residential care businesses in Maine launch new coalition
The group consists of 30 agencies who provide Medicaid services to Mainers with intellectual disabilities and autism.
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Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
See how ranked-choice ballots moved to Pingree, Charles and Dunlap
Diagrams show the flow of ballots in 3 ranked-choice runoffs, 2 of which produced minor upsets.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
How Maine differs from the other state with ranked-choice voting
Alaska and Maine are the only states to use ranked-choice voting in certain statewide elections. Looking at how things work in Alaska offers perspective on whether Maine is actually slow in delivering results.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Maine still undecided on joining national school voucher program
The deadline for states to join the scholarship program created by the One Big Beautiful Bill is in January. Gov. Janet Mills said she’s waiting on details to be released before making a decision.
Posted inCommunity, News
Winslow announces new police chief
Vicente Morris said he wants to bring community spirit back to the town.
Posted inCommunity, News
Farmington approves $253K contract for new skate park
The town has $215,000 committed and will seek $38,250 more to build the long-planned facility.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine DOT worker hit on I-295 in Gardiner, police say
The 57-year-old Lewiston man was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.
Posted inNews
Congress just passed a major housing bill. Here’s how it will help Maine.
It’s the first significant housing legislation in decades and Maine officials say it’s a big deal.
Posted inCommunity, News
Rumford chooses veteran fire captain for new chief
Scott Baxter, who was captain for the Farmington Fire Department, starts July 1.