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Photo courtesy of the University of Maine FoundationLinda Zillman, who died in September, was an art historian and longtime advocate for visual arts. -
Madi Smith/Maine PublicSimon Gonzalez's death is the second fatal school bus crash involving an elementary-age student in the past month.
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The shift directed by President Trump — and President Biden before him — could also open the door to more research on the medical benefits of cannabis. But some observers also worry that implementation will come with significant challenges. -
As the ground freezes, it becomes harder for underground aquafers to refill with rain or snow runoff. -
Rain is also washing away some snow at ski areas in southern and central Maine though resorts with snow machines say the effect is minor. -
The cost of running Maine's 15 county jails has been rising for years - driven by what administrators say is a combination of state mandates and rising expenses. Some solutions in the works aim to keep pressure off taxpayers. -
Richmond’s policy states that students must use the restroom, locker room, and play on the sports team that aligns with their biological sex. -
The National Transportation Safety Board said it's opened a safety investigation into the accident in coordination with the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office and Maine State Police. The agency didn't say why it's investigating this particular accident.
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Maine hospitals may be forced to abandon gender-affirming care for youth, per proposed federal rulesGender-affirming care for minors is currently legal in Maine, but surgeries for minors are incredibly rare. The proposed rules are expected to face legal challenges. A 60-day public comment period begins on Friday. -
The Trump administration is reportedly taking steps to further restrict employment authorization for certain groups of immigrants. -
King also believes the full video should be released to the public but says he's even more disturbed by President Trump massive military build-up off the coast of Venezuela. -
The Public Utilities Commission selected five projects to produce power through a multistate competitive bidding process.
