While the context of the lawsuit has not been released, a recent audit of the fiscal year 2023 budget turned up questions.
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Maine joins suit against Trump administration over cuts to school-based mental health funding
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined the 16-state coalition suing the federal Department of Education for what he described as cruel and illegal cuts to funds for in-school mental health services.
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Saco city administrator ready for retirement, will step down in August
The search for John Bohenko’s successor is underway.
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Susan Collins votes ‘no’ as Senate approves Trump spending cuts and tax breaks
Collins was one of three Republican senators to vote against the bill. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 tie by casting a final vote in favor.
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Yarmouth recognizes Indigenous roots with land acknowledgement
The statement encourages citizens to learn more about the Wabanaki people who originally lived on the land. “This shouldn’t just be something symbolic,” said Councilor David Craig.
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A night fit for the King at Kennebunkport’s Town House School
The Mid-Week Music series will feature Elvis covers on July 9.
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Is Cooper Flagg the first white American picked No. 1 in the NBA draft since 1977? | Fact brief
The Newport native was selected first overall by the Dallas Mavericks on June 25.
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Take in taiko drummers at Kennebunkport concert
South Congregational Church will host ShinDaiko on the River Green.
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Gray Village Farmers Market kicks off season
Gray’s small but passionate farmers market, which began in 2020, is open until October.
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Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks, spending cuts as Vance breaks tie
The package now goes back to the House, where it risks more problems as Republicans race to finish by the president’s July 4th deadline.