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Madi Smith/Maine PublicDozens of Lewiston High school students walked out and were joined by community members as they marched downtown to Kennedy Park. -
Rebecca Conley/Maine Public file"These dangers are real and carry heavy emotional and physical consequences not only for those serving, but for their families as well," said state Rep. Deqa Dhalac of South Portland.
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A bill in the State House would limit the amount 'competitive electricity providers' can charge low-income customers using public aid. -
How is the ICE operation affecting immigrant communities, schools, businesses, and others in Maine? -
State lawmakers remain skeptical of the low user complaint rate reported to state officials, saying they believe many complaints are either never filed or don't make it through the appropriate channels. -
The districtwide absence rate was almost 11% higher across Portland Public Schools last week than for the first half of the month, with almost a third of students absent from some schools in the district. -
The proposal would force big oil companies to pay for damages to the state resulting from a warming climate driven by greenhouse gas pollution from burning fossil fuels. -
The proposal aims to increase the pool of ASL interpreters by expanding the educational pathway to achieve certification and also allow more time to complete requirements.
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Mills also adopted a more deeply partisan tone during her final "State of the State" address, prompting Republicans to accuse the governor of using the speech for her U.S. Senate campaign. -
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The Republican is standing by her calls to pass new funding for DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying a new spending bill will include new accountability measures. But she says the operations in Maine are too sweeping and indiscriminate. -
How do the nation's laws apply to actions related to immigration enforcement?
