The legislation would loosen development restrictions meant to protect endangered species.
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Posted inNews, Politics
Trump freezes $2 million in Maine family planning group funding
Title X funds affordable birth control, cancer screenings, and other sexual and reproductive health care to people with low incomes.
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Posted inPolitics
House Republicans try but fail to remove censure of Laurel Libby
The move delayed debate over an $11.3 billion state budget on Thursday.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Patagonia sues Marden’s, alleging that Maine retailer knowingly sold counterfeit gear
The general manager for Marden’s says the Winslow-based company had no idea the products were inauthentic and has removed them from its stores.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, Politics
Medicaid cuts would be devastating, Rep. Pingree, health care providers and patients say
A bill that will likely include substantial cuts to the program has passed the U.S. House and will be considered by the Senate this year.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Schools and Education
As Maine Legislature considers new formula for school funding, superintendents weigh in
Researchers with the University of Maine System are working on a report about the formula for funding school districts, which many administrators say doesn’t reflect the current realities of providing an education to all students.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Mainers took different paths to NCAA D-III indoor track nationals
Emma Burr of Thomas and USM’s Ben Drummey, Ethan Shain, Khalysa Hammith and Joey Richards are competing at the NCAA Division III championships in New York.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Varsity Maine
High schools Friday: South Portland boys basketball eases past Gorham
Carmine Soucy’s hot shooting propels the Red Riots into the Class AA South semifinals.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
How would federal education changes impact Maine schools?
President Trump is pledging to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, which provided $250 million to Maine schools this year for some of the most vulnerable students.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball notebook: Success extends beyond scoreboard
Strong transition play has been key for contenders Lawrence and Mt. Ararat, while growth has been key for other squads.