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U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026:
Supply of H2B visas falls short of Maine hotel and restaurant needs heading into winter season
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
U.S. Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins asked the departments of Homeland Security and Labor to release maximum amount of H2B visas for 2026:
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once:
Federal commercial driver license restrictions could affect over 100 immigrants in Maine
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Greater Portland Metro says 10% of its bus operators could lose their license under the new rule, though not all at once:
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment:
Maine Family Planning launches $6.5 million fundraising effort in response to federal funding cuts
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
This final push will help Maine Family Planning reach a $20 million goal for an endowment:
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash:
Angus King broke ranks to help end the government shutdown. The backlash has been withering
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history is over. But with little to show for it, the mostly Democratic politicians who ended the standoff now face intense backlash:
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, of Maine's 1st District, voted against the bill because it failed to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. But 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has argued since September against linking the government funding bill to the ACA tax credits:
Jared Golden, Chellie Pingree split votes on bill to reopen the federal government
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, of Maine's 1st District, voted against the bill because it failed to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. But 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has argued since...
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November 13, 2025 at 3:47 PM
U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, of Maine's 1st District, voted against the bill because it failed to extend subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. But 2nd District U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has argued since September against linking the government funding bill to the ACA tax credits:
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More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Auction of Bob Ross paintings aims to fill funding gaps for public broadcasting
More than 30 years after his death, the work of artist and public television icon Bob Ross continues to engage audiences across the world. When Congress rescinded $1.1 billion allocated for public bro...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
More than 30 years after his death, the work of Bob Ross continues to engage viewers. https://to.pbs.org/49Hzu96
Lana Ewing, executive director of the Maine Charter School Commission, said most of that increase comes from the expansion of Maine Arts Academy, which added 7th and 8th grades to its four year high school program last year:
More than 100 new students have enrolled in Maine charter schools this year
Lana Ewing, executive director of the Maine Charter School Commission, said most of that increase comes from the expansion of Maine Arts Academy, which added 7th and 8th grades to its four year high s...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Lana Ewing, executive director of the Maine Charter School Commission, said most of that increase comes from the expansion of Maine Arts Academy, which added 7th and 8th grades to its four year high school program last year:
Wood leaves a Democratic Senate primary dominated by Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner. His decision follows last week's announcement by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden that he won't seek reelection:
Jordan Wood abandons Senate bid to run for Maine's 2nd District House seat
Wood leaves a Democratic Senate primary dominated by Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner. His decision follows last week's announcement by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden that he won't seek reele...
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November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Wood leaves a Democratic Senate primary dominated by Gov. Janet Mills and oyster farmer Graham Platner. His decision follows last week's announcement by U.S. Rep. Jared Golden that he won't seek reelection:
Servicemen and women of different rank and generation attended a ceremony at Togus V.A. Medical Center in Augusta:
Maine honors Veterans Day with events, ceremonies
Servicemen and women of different rank and generation attended a ceremony at Togus V.A. Medical Center in Augusta.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Servicemen and women of different rank and generation attended a ceremony at Togus V.A. Medical Center in Augusta:
King joined seven Democrats to give Republicans the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill. But most Democrats voted against the proposal because it does not guarantee Congress will extend the health care subsidies.
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Sens. King and Collins help to negotiate potential deal to end government shutdown
King joined seven Democrats to give Republicans the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill. But most Democrats voted against the proposal because it does not guarantee Congress will extend the healt...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
King joined seven Democrats to give Republicans the 60 votes they needed to advance the bill. But most Democrats voted against the proposal because it does not guarantee Congress will extend the health care subsidies.
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Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency announced the girls' discovery and safe return in a Facebook post at 1:47 p.m., about three hours after they initially went missing:
2 girls missing from Topsham elementary school playground found and returned safely
Officials with MSAD 75 said both girls are second-graders at Woodside Elementary School.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sagadahoc County Emergency Management Agency announced the girls' discovery and safe return in a Facebook post at 1:47 p.m., about three hours after they initially went missing:
Together they will add 200 infant and toddler slots to the region and hope to eventually be the first in the state to provide 24/7 care:
Two new child care centers will open in Freeport and South Portland next year
Together they will add 200 infant and toddler slots to the region and hope to eventually be the first in the state to provide 24/7 care.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Together they will add 200 infant and toddler slots to the region and hope to eventually be the first in the state to provide 24/7 care:
The deal, announced late Wednesday in a joint statement, ends months of contentious negotiations centered on reimbursement rates:
Northern Light Health and Anthem reach agreement on contract
The deal, announced late Wednesday in a joint statement, ends months of contentious negotiations centered on reimbursement rates.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The deal, announced late Wednesday in a joint statement, ends months of contentious negotiations centered on reimbursement rates:
The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says they received several complaints from voters and municipalities about aggressive behavior by groups petitioning for a citizen’s initiative at the polls on Tuesday:
Voters report aggressive behavior at polls over petition to ban trans students from girls sports
The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says they received several complaints from voters and municipalities about aggressive behavior by groups petitioning for a citizen’s initiative at the polls ...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Maine Office of the Secretary of State says they received several complaints from voters and municipalities about aggressive behavior by groups petitioning for a citizen’s initiative at the polls on Tuesday:
Jared Golden made the announcement in a lengthy column published in the Bangor Daily News in which he lamented the increasing hostility in the nation's politics and threats against him and his family:
Maine congressman Jared Golden decides not to seek reelection to US House
Jared Golden made the announcement in a lengthy column published in the Bangor Daily News in which he lamented the increasing hostility in the nation's politics and threats against him and his family.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Jared Golden made the announcement in a lengthy column published in the Bangor Daily News in which he lamented the increasing hostility in the nation's politics and threats against him and his family:
A conservative group that wants to restrict transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot.
Petition to restrict trans students from sports, bathrooms collects signatures at polling places
A conservative group that wants to restrict transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine on Tuesday. If they collect enough signatur...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A conservative group that wants to restrict transgender students' access to sports and school bathrooms is circulating a petition at polling places in Maine today. If they collect enough signatures, the measure could be on next year's ballot.
Alongside the statewide questions, voters will decide multiple local elections including whether to implement a $19-per-hour minimum wage in Portland:
Voter ID, red flag referendums draw steady Maine voter turnout
Alongside the statewide questions, voters will decide multiple local elections including whether to implement a $19-per-hour minimum wage in Portland.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Alongside the statewide questions, voters will decide multiple local elections including whether to implement a $19-per-hour minimum wage in Portland:
Health system officials say if they're able to agree on a new contract, they'll ensure it's retroactive so that care will be billed at in-network rates:
Northern Light Health to hold Anthem patients' bills while contract talks continue
Health system officials say if they're able to agree on a new contract, they'll ensure it's retroactive so that care will be billed at in-network rates.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Health system officials say if they're able to agree on a new contract, they'll ensure it's retroactive so that care will be billed at in-network rates:
Consumer advocates are urging Mainers to explore ACA health plans even though some may be facing higher costs:
Mainers urged to check out ACA marketplace options despite uncertainty about enhanced tax credits
Consumer advocates are urging Mainers to explore ACA health plans even though some may be facing higher costs.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Consumer advocates are urging Mainers to explore ACA health plans even though some may be facing higher costs:
The Sanford Head Start location serving over 100 children will remain open despite their Nov. 1 loss of federal funds due to the government shutdown:
York County Head Start will remain open despite loss of federal funds due to government shutdown
The Sanford Head Start location serving over 100 children will remain open despite their Nov. 1 loss of federal funds due to the government shutdown.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Sanford Head Start location serving over 100 children will remain open despite their Nov. 1 loss of federal funds due to the government shutdown:
Hunting with lead bullets can leave residue that is toxic to wild scavengers such as bald eagles:
Maine hunters encouraged to ditch lead ammo
Hunting with lead bullets can leave residue that is toxic to wild scavengers such as bald eagles.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Hunting with lead bullets can leave residue that is toxic to wild scavengers such as bald eagles:
As the government shutdown heads into November, some 170,000 people in Maine are bracing for the loss of monthly grocery money from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
Maine food pantries prepare for visitor increase due to SNAP freezes
As the government shutdown heads into November, some 170,000 people in Maine are bracing for the loss of monthly grocery money from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As the government shutdown heads into November, some 170,000 people in Maine are bracing for the loss of monthly grocery money from the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program:
The state usually receives LIHEAP funding through the federal government around this time of year. But because the government is shut down, Maine does not have money available to issue regular payments or emergency aid through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program:
Maine's emergency fuel assistance program suspended as government shutdown drags on
The state usually receives LIHEAP funding through the federal government around this time of year. But because the government is shut down, Maine does not have money available to issue regular payment...
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October 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
The state usually receives LIHEAP funding through the federal government around this time of year. But because the government is shut down, Maine does not have money available to issue regular payments or emergency aid through the Energy Crisis Intervention Program:
The state money, plus $250,000 from a foundation, aims to boost food pantries and other programs as 170,000 Maine residents face the loss of SNAP or food stamp benefits.
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Gov. Mills taps $1 million in state funds for hunger programs as federal shutdown drags on
The state money, plus $250,000 from a foundation, aims to boost food pantries and other programs as 170,000 Maine residents face the loss of SNAP or food stamp benefits.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The state money, plus $250,000 from a foundation, aims to boost food pantries and other programs as 170,000 Maine residents face the loss of SNAP or food stamp benefits.
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The development, called Wilbur's Woods, is supported by an almost $20 million investment from the Governor's Affordable Homeownership Program.
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21 new homes listed at $300,000 below median price for Cumberland County unveiled in Brunswick
The development, called Wilbur's Woods, is supported by an almost $20 million investment from the Governor's Affordable Homeownership Program.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The development, called Wilbur's Woods, is supported by an almost $20 million investment from the Governor's Affordable Homeownership Program.
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