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Rep. Arford’s bill to make birth control more accessible to Mainers becomes law

by The Times Record July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

A measure from Rep. Poppy Arford, D-Brunswick, to help more Mainers access birth control by requiring state-regulated health insurance plans to cover the cost of over-the-counter oral contraceptives is now law. Gov. Janet Mills signed the measure on July 1. “This new law continues Maine’s proud history of supporting access to comprehensive contraception to prevent […]

Maine

Cumberland moves to automated waste collection

by Sophie Burchell July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

New trash and recycling bins will be distributed to Cumberland households beginning July 21. Pay-as-you-throw trash bags are still required.

Times Record

What did people do for fun hundreds of years ago? Kids invited to find out at history camp in Damariscotta.

by The Times Record July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

Lincoln County Historical Association’s summer camp program teaches children ages 8-15 about 18th- and 19th-century entertainment.

Letters

Portland’s Fourth fizzled due to parking restrictions | Letter

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025

As a lifelong Portland resident, I was disappointed and a bit heartbroken to witness the city of Portland eliminating parking along Baxter Boulevard for this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display. And, at a time of crises throughout our city, shame on the city official who raised this issue as something that needed to be […]