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Democrats in the Maine Legislature have advanced a controversial bill that would allow abortions later in a pregnancy, setting the stage for what could be the most contentious and emotional debate of the legislative session.
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The state is banning striped bass fishing on part of the Saco River starting Saturday due to the high mortality rate of stripers that are caught and released there.
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Smoke from the wildfires in Canada is finally affecting the air quality along Maine's coast today.
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Gov. Janet Mills' administration announced Friday that 140 new beds for substance use treatment will be coming to the state.
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The Maine Supreme Judicial Court says the Legislature can act on four ballot initiatives during the current special session.
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Republicans on the Legislature's transportation committee this week succeeded in advancing a plan to sustain Maine highway funding. But it's unclear if the proposal will garner the bipartisan support needed to avoid a shutdown of state transportation operations come July 1.
Scientists say one of the most effective ways for humans to reduce their personal carbon footprint is to cut back, or eliminate, air travel. The no-jet-set movement is relatively small, but some Mainers have stopped.
In an effort to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2042, Bowdoin College is undertaking an ambitious plan to invest more than $100 million in renovations and a new electrified heating system for the campus.
Gorham, Scarborough, South Portland, and Westbrook strongly support the concept. But last summer the Portland City Council voted unanimously to ask the turnpike authority to stop work on the project.
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The Ukrainian president said Saturday that "the counteroffensive, defensive actions are taking place in Ukraine. I will not speak about which stage or phase they are in."
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Horseshoe crab blood is used to test vaccines around the world. But while Europe has approved a synthetic alternative, biomedical labs are bleeding more crabs from the Atlantic Coast.
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The flamboyant and populist former U.K. prime minister quit his parliamentary seat. He called the panel examining whether he lied to fellow lawmakers about COVID social gatherings a "kangaroo court."
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Glen Weldon is among the cohort of LGBTQ+ folk constitutionally averse to crowds, midday sun and dancing. But Pride feels more needed, more urgent than ever this year — and he'll be out there.
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The SEC announced this week a barrage of lawsuits against crypto exchanges Coinbase and Binance. The outcome could help define the future of the cryptocurrency sector.
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