Speakers at the fourth annual Juneteenth event emphasize empowerment and unity.
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Waterville community celebrates historic Black family on Juneteenth
Samuel Osborne and his family, who became beloved members of the Waterville community in the late 19th century, were honored in a Juneteenth celebration at their gravesites in Pine Grove Cemetery.
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Vietnam vet, 78, fights off assailant at Hallowell home
An alleged late-night assault raises questions about Hallowell’s police staffing, as city officials debate adding a fifth officer for the department.
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Changes to energy tax credits could raise Maine’s electricity costs
Congress is weighing the early termination of handful of tax credits related to installing solar panels, shifting to electric vehicles and building more energy efficient homes.
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Rep. Libby’s attempt to speak on votes missed due to censure sparks debate in Maine House
The Auburn Republican’s bid to read her votes into the record came as lawmakers were finishing up their work for the year.
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Ranked choice voting expansion in Maine sent to Gov. Mills
Proponents say a court case in Alaska casts doubt on a Maine Law Court advisory opinion that the voting method violates the Maine Constitution.
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Maine lawmakers pass bill limiting police interaction with federal immigration authorities
LD 1971 was approved by narrow margins in both chambers and is headed to Gov. Janet Mills for her consideration.
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Maine sues federal agency for pulling $9 million grant for salt marsh restoration projects
The state claims NOAA rescinded the funding in an effort to punish Maine for not complying with President Trump’s order to ban transgender athletes from women’s sports.
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Man charged with murder in Biddeford shooting pleads not guilty
Garret Labonte, 45, was charged with murder, felony murder and robbery in connection with the death of 46-year-old Gene Dares.
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Maine to receive $26 million as part of Purdue Pharma opioid lawsuit settlement
Forty-nine states and 6 U.S. territories are set to receive $7.4 billion over the next 15 years.