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Published
August 27, 2023

Jim Fossel: Maine needs to keep citizen initiatives in check

Let's not stand by while our elected officials are rendered irrelevant.
Published
August 17, 2023

Large turnout in Augusta for contentious hearing on clean car and truck mandate

More than 150 people gathered for the forum to argue about whether Maine should adopt California-style electric vehicle standards.
Published
August 13, 2023

Unfurling the facts in the 1901 Maine state flag debate

History, politics and design sensibilities collide as residents of the Pine Tree State consider which banner to embrace.
Published
August 9, 2023

Opponents of Maine law expanding abortion access won’t try to overturn it at ballot box

Wednesday was the deadline for initiating a so-called people's veto initiative. Opponents say they will instead focus on electing anti-abortion lawmakers in 2024.
Published
July 30, 2023

Gov. Mills signs bill to protect domestic abuse victims

Survivors of domestic abuse joined Gov. Mills at the State House on July 25 for a ceremonial signing of a bill to protect victims from repeat offenders.

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Published
July 27, 2023

The Maine Idea: Get ready for Referendum Madness
Published
July 24, 2023

Millions of dollars in foreign campaign funds pour into Maine as lawmakers push to ban them

Lawmakers say they will try to override Gov. Janet Mills' veto of the foreign spending ban, but it won't prevent foreign-owned companies from pouring money into Maine politics this fall.
Published
July 14, 2023

Fluorescent lightbulbs, which contain mercury, are on their way out in Maine

Starting in 2026, sales of new fluorescent bulbs will be banned – though many stores already have removed the ones that used to be in wide household use. The replacements are LEDs, which are more efficient and don't contain mercury.
Published
July 12, 2023

State adopts $70 million plan to help farmers deal with PFAS contamination

The fund will dedicate $30.3 million in grants to get farmers back on their feet, $21.5 million in compensation for contaminated land, $7.3 million for medical needs and $11.2 million for scientific research.
Published
July 6, 2023

Maine Legislature finally wraps up session, sends abortion bill to governor

Lawmakers voted out the last of the pending bills late Thursday, including a hard-fought bill to expand abortion access that Gov. Janet Mills is all but certain to sign into law soon.