Momentum is building behind political newcomer Graham Platner, who is leading a pack of Senate hopefuls looking to unseat Susan Collins. But a decision by Gov. Janet Mills to join the race could reshape its dynamics.
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Local Maine news from the Portland Press Herald.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
H-1B visa’s $100,000 price hike leaves Maine employers worried about impact
President Donald Trump imposed the fee on foreign workers hired to fill professional positions, claiming the program was being abused. Business and immigrant advocates say that’s not true and that the fees will hurt small businesses.
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Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Maine’s Congressional delegation expressed concern over what appears to be a politically motivated targeting of Trump’s former FBI director.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Augusta school board gets letter warning about public comment policy
The letter, sent by free speech advocate Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, alleges the Augusta Board of Education is violating the First Amendment by putting limits on allowed comments.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland City Council considers expanding property tax relief program
Many residents have been complaining about their skyrocketing tax bills in the wake of the city’s recent revaluation finalized in August.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Is cash still king at Maine’s agricultural fairs?
More fairs are accepting digital payments, but processing fees and shoddy internet access make some vendors hesitant to change cash-only policies that have served them well for decades.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Scientists find new bite-resistant wetsuits can reduce shark bite injuries
The bites from large sharks can still cause internal and crushing injuries, but the materials showed effectiveness beyond a standard neoprene wetsuit, the researchers say.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local & State, News
Northern Light, Anthem contract dispute heats up
Anthem accused Northern Light of walking away from mediation, but the hospital system disputes the claim and says the insurer is misrepresenting the negotiations.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England, News, Politics
Looming federal shutdown leaves 11,000 federal workers in Maine waiting in limbo
Neither Republican Sen. Susan Collins, the top Senate appropriator, nor independent Sen. Angus King would discuss the funding impasse this week.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Man found guilty of murder in fatal St. John Street shooting
A jury finds Abdirahman Mahmoud, 38, guilty in the 2024 slaying of Raoul Tshiyuka in Portland.