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Times Record News

Published
June 27, 2023

House and Senate endorse Mills’ abortion expansion bill, passage is likely

The House voted 73-69 to enact the bill after a contentious debate, sending the measure to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to the governor's desk for her signature.
Published
June 26, 2023

Hot Lunch Summer returns to the Midcoast, providing free and nutritious meals for kids

A summer lunch program hosted by Maine Hunger Prevention Program and Maine Department of Education lessens the burden for families who participate in free school lunch programs during the year.
Published
June 26, 2023

Effort to restore parole in Maine ends with House rejection

The House disposed of the proposal Monday after a divided committee vote and clear veto threat from Gov. Janet Mills.
Published
June 26, 2023

Brunswick coffee shop strike ends with potential change in ownership

The shop's prospective new owner said he plans to reopen the shop under a new name.
Published
June 26, 2023

State hopes to use South Portland hotel as second shelter for asylum seekers

The City Council is scheduled to vote on the plan, which mirrors an arrangement the state already has with Portland.

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Published
June 26, 2023

Bill to extend MaineCare coverage to noncitizens wins support in Maine House

House members voted 78-61 in favor of the bill, with Democrats in support and Republicans opposed.
Published
June 26, 2023

Maine will get $272 million in federal funds to expand broadband

More than $42 billion has been allocated nationwide to expand high-speed internet access, and Maine's share is the largest of any state in New England.
Published
June 26, 2023

Maine House narrowly passes bill to require background checks for private gun sales

The House voted 69-68 for the bill, which is similar to a proposal defeated in a statewide referendum in 2016.
Published
June 26, 2023

Portland could become home to the state’s first affordable housing for older LGBTQ+ adults

The proposed building at 25 Casco St. would feature 55 units in a mix of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments.
Published
June 25, 2023

Bath Iron Works’ latest destroyer commissioned into service

The USS Carl M. Levin, Bath Iron Works' 38th Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, will be homeported in Pearl Harbor.