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The designation of these so-called "forever chemicals," is still subject to rulemaking, but could eventually require manufacturers to report spills and force some to pay for cleanup.

Gov. Janet Mills isn't endorsing California's latest, ambitious plan to require all new cars, trucks and SUVs to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035.

The UMaine system plans to offer residency waivers as soon as this fall.

In this week’s Pulse: The political wake of Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, the Libertarian argument in support of abortion rights, and the six-year anniversary of The Voicemail.

A coalition of groups is calling on the Senate to pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.

U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of Maine's 1st District was the only member of the delegation to embrace the plan to forgive $10,000 or $20,000 in debt for borrowers, depending on whether they were Pell Grant recipients.

The facility is scheduled to begin operations in early 2024.

In this week’s Pulse: Why LePage is praising small-town elections while casting doubt on larger ones, Kyle Fitzsimons' Jan. 6 trial draws to a close, Maine's U.S. senators briefed on Trump investigation and LePage gets combative.

The decision upholds a lower court ruling that found Maine's residency requirement violates the U.S. Constitution by restricting interstate commerce.

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