‘It matters a great deal to me that people are not sent on the next journey alone,’ Janie Sweeney says.
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Posted inCommunity, News, Schools and Education
Farmington-area schools expecting 1-time state funding boost in July
The funding is part of an $8 million ‘bridge payment’ included in the state’s supplemental budget.
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Posted inMaine, News
Bond to support farm and forestry funding will not be on November ballot
Despite efforts in the final days of the session, the bill to bring the bond before voters failed to pass.
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.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime, News, Politics
Uptake of Maine’s new red flag law has been slow — but advocates aren’t worried
Just four red flag orders have been filed since the law went into effect on Feb. 21, while law enforcement has completed 86 yellow flag orders.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Maine is tightening limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Are communities ready?
As federal funds lapse and state grants expire, dozens of Maine schools, mobile home parks and homeowners could be left to pay for filtration alone.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
I’m a Maine reporter who went to high school with Graham Platner. Here’s what explains his success
Platner is not just running ahead of Gov. Janet Mills for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate. He’s possibly the most remarkable political story in the country.
Posted inHealth, Maine, Nation & World
Why Trump is investigating Maine for requiring insurers to cover abortion
One legal scholar described the investigations into Maine and 12 other states as Trump “throwing a bone” to conservatives who want more abortion restrictions.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine will help homeowners in 4 counties replace their roofs
The new program will award up to $15,000 to eligible homeowners to help them fortify their homes against severe storms.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, News
Maine’s outgoing hospital lobbyist says there’s no fix for rising health care costs
As Steven Michaud leaves his long-time role with the Maine Hospital Association, he reflected on pivotal events during his tenure.