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PublishedAugust 9, 2023
Opponents of Maine law expanding abortion access won’t try to overturn it at ballot box
Wednesday was the deadline for initiating a so-called people's veto initiative. Opponents say they will instead focus on electing anti-abortion lawmakers in 2024.
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PublishedAugust 6, 2023
Home AC units – in Maine, all the cool kids are using them
Air conditioning has long been considered unnecessary – even luxurious – for many Mainers. But as summers get hotter, the need for cool, dry homes is creating converts.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Maine Legislature finally wraps up session, sends abortion bill to governor
Lawmakers voted out the last of the pending bills late Thursday, including a hard-fought bill to expand abortion access that Gov. Janet Mills is all but certain to sign into law soon.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Legislature returns to tackle veto of tribal rights bill
Lawmakers also will consider an $800 million supplemental budget, but the leadership of both parties in the House were focusing their efforts Wednesday on urging tribal bill supporters to stand by their votes in the hopes of overriding Gov. Janet Mills' veto.
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PublishedJune 18, 2023
Jim Fossel: Legislative process on abortion was a total sham
Political theater like this wastes our time, energy and makes a mockery of democracy.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland
The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Both sides mobilize in push for abortion legislation in Maine
A number of competing bills, including Gov. Janet Mills' effort to expand existing protections, keep the issue on the front burner in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Dobbs ruling.
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PublishedApril 4, 2023
Anti-abortion activists rally at State House
More than 250 people gathered in the Hall of Flags to speak out against legislation that would expand abortion access in Maine.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Gov. Mills announces lineup for her 2nd inauguration
The inauguration is to be held Wednesday, Jan. 4, and is open to the public.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2022
Talks continue over home heating aid for Mainers
With fuel oil costs sharply higher than a year ago, the governor said she and legislative leaders will continue to negotiate an aid package over the weekend.
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