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State lawmakers had attempted to push back the referendum until 2026 to allow a special commission to come up with an alternative design. But the bill to delay the vote fell victim to late-session tensions with Gov. Janet Mills.
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Actively mined areas would be limited to five acres, and would require water monitoring, land restoration and "dark sky" standards.
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The growing start-up culture in Maine, and how entrepreneurship is fostered
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Jeanne Lambrew was among the first hires by the administration of Gov. Janet Mills and has overseen Maine's largest state agency during a tenure of significant change and challenges.
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The federal government has set May 7, 2025, as the date when Americans will need special, enhanced driver's licenses or passports to fly or enter some federal buildings.
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The bill would ban children under 13 from creating accounts, and prohibit companies from feeding content using algorithms to children under 17.
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Highlight of upcoming shows and events, from music to dance to theater and more
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Just-In-Time Recreation reopened on Friday for the first time since the mass shootings on Oct. 25, 2023 that killed 18 people. Eight people were killed at the bowling alley.
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Mental health providers in Lewiston will receive as much as $12 million in state funding this year. They say it will help stabilize and expand a system that's struggled to meet the demand for services since the pandemic, and has seen the need grow since the mass shootings last fall.
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Two avid anglers discuss their books about fly fishing and why it's good for the soul
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Milestone Recovery will nearly double its capacity to 30 beds. The new $3.1 million facility near the Jetport will complement Milestone's current medically-monitored withdrawal program in downtown Portland.
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While lawmakers will return to the State House next week to take up the governor’s vetoes, the 131st Legislature has already left its imprint on some of the issues and challenges confronting the state.