The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.
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Oakland officials place temporary ban on mobile home lot rent increases
Oakland is the latest Maine community to freeze lot rent increases before considering rent stabilization ordinances.
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Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Mainers go uninsured as health care premiums rise
Maine’s health insurance marketplace has seen a decline in ACA enrollment, including thousands who canceled plans after certain tax credits expired.
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Renters push for funding for eviction prevention program
A pilot program launched in 2024 helped more than 1,280 households avoid eviction.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine Crime, News
Police searched Skowhegan town manager’s office after search of his home, records show
The application for the second search warrant details some of the child sexual abuse material police found while searching devices from Nicholas Nadeau’s Winslow home.
Posted inNews, Sports
Falmouth sailor’s America’s Cup bid still afloat
Chris Poole says he has sponsors lined up to support a campaign if he can get funds for the fast-approaching $6 million entry fee.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mi’kmaq Nation to pay its members using sports betting income
The tribe has not previously made substantial cash payments to its members.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Maine urges federal judge to dismiss DOJ’s lawsuit seeking voter registration data
The Department of Justice sued the state last year for voter registration lists, arguing it was necessary to ensure Maine is complying with federal law.
Posted inEvents
2026 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Ceremony
Celebrate the best of North Kennebec and Somerset counties at the 2026 Morning Sentinel Readers’ Choice Awards on Tuesday, May 26 at T&B Celebration Center. Discover the best our area has to offer from dining and shopping to arts and entertainment and more.
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Maine heating oil prices up to highest point in years
The head of Maine’s Department of Energy Resources called the recent spike ‘historic’ as average costs exceed $5 per gallon.