State law requires most of the surplus be directed to the ‘rainy day fund,’ transportation projects and MaineCare programs.
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Fire that damaged historic tourism building in Portland under investigation
The Maine Publicity Bureau Building once was home to the nonprofit now known as the Maine Tourism Association. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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Trump injects new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7
President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on goods from scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process
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Trump says Republicans should vote ‘the exact opposite’ of Susan Collins
Maine’s senior senator has voted against Trump’s top priorities, including a large tax-and-spend bill and $9 billion rescission package that cut foreign aid and funding for public broadcasting. Both passed without her support.
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What do we know about murder-suicides in Maine? Not enough.
An improperly redacted investigative report about a case in Sabattus this April shows the limitations of what can be learned. In most cases, even less is publicly revealed.
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Central Maine Healthcare notifies patients of data breach in June
While the hospital system’s computers were down following the breach, patients reported barriers to care and medications for urgent health concerns.
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Maine offshore wind projects blown away by federal cancelation of plans
The Trump administration is halting plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.
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Summer positivity and appreciation for all things Scarborough | Council Corner
Happy summer from your newest Scarborough town councilor. There is a wide variety of work in front of the council, but right now, let’s focus on summer in Scarborough. It took a while to arrive, but it is certainly worth the wait. Summer allows for rest and relaxation and there is no better place to […]
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Addressing food security, providing free meals for schoolchildren in Maine | Henry Ingwersen
As a grandfather and a former public school teacher, I know firsthand the importance of food and nutrition for Maine children and students. When they don’t have to worry about where their next meal is going to come from, they can focus inside the classroom and grow into healthy, well-rounded citizens. Unfortunately, Trump’s “Big Beautiful […]
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Another change to deer hunting licensing system gives hunters an edge
In some Wildlife Management Districts, hunters will be able to take a buck and a doe by signing up for permits for both.