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Maine renews attempt to expand state landfill
Despite opposition from the Penobscot Nation, state environmental regulators have issued a new ruling allowing expansion of the Juniper Ridge Landfill.
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Portland Sea Dogs, Maine Mariners worry about Democratic legislative priority
A data privacy bill making its way through Augusta has drawn pushback from the state’s business community.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Federal judge denies Maine ICE observers’ request for temporary restraining order against DHS
U.S. District Judge John Woodcock said the women’s lawsuit, which says the Department of Homeland Security violated their First Amendment rights as observers, ‘raises serious constitutional issues.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
Skowhegan leaders shocked, saddened by town manager’s death
Authorities said it appears Nicholas Nadeau, who had worked in Skowhegan for about 10 months, died by suicide.
Posted inLocal & State, Maine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
‘We do not have a choice’: UMaine will pay its athletes to keep teams competitive
Division I sports is changing rapidly, and Maine is doing its best to keep pace.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News, Politics
Why the Trump administration is investigating Maine’s abortion laws
Maine is facing scrutiny from Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights over allegations the state is violating a federal anti-discrimination provision.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland International Jetport sees ‘normal operations’ despite partial government shutdown
The assistant director said the jetport isn’t seeing the hourslong wait times reported at some major airports.
Posted inFact Brief, Local & State, News, Politics
Did a judge rule Maine’s corporations are ‘entitled’ to a refund for the overturned Trump tariffs? | Fact brief
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in February that President Donald Trump acted unconstitutionally when he invoked an emergency to impose tariffs.
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LaGuardia Airport crash impacts Portland and Boston flights
Four flights to or from the Portland International Jetport were canceled on Monday.