The U.S. Justice Department says it will also investigate the practice in California, citing reports of sexual harassment and assault by transgender inmates in both states.
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Posted inMaine, News
Despite Portland lobbying, Legislature will not take up tax exemption issue
Leaders of nonprofit organizations that have lost tax-exempt status are going back to the drawing board after an effort to remedy the situation through legislation is dead — for now.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Mainers go uninsured as health care premiums rise
Maine’s health insurance marketplace has seen a decline in ACA enrollment, including thousands who canceled plans after certain tax credits expired.
Posted inMaine, News
Renters push for funding for eviction prevention program
A pilot program launched in 2024 helped more than 1,280 households avoid eviction.
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More than money: how Junior Achievement is shaping Maine’s next generation with financial literacy
Through classroom lessons and out-of-school experiences with community partners, thousands of Maine kids are learning about money management, making professional connections and their own limitless potential.
Posted inNews
Leeds farmer found guilty of murder in 2023 shooting death of Windham man
Prosecutors said Joseph Chute killed Alex Jackson over a debt in May 2023.
Posted inMaine Mariners, Sports
Mariners sign forward Ben Allison
Allison led Canadian college hockey in scoring this past season.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Authorities more than double reward for details on man last seen in Portland nearly 20 years ago
The FBI and police say they haven’t received any leads about the location of Boston resident Miguel Oliveras since he was last seen near a Riverside Street club in 2006.
Posted inLetters
Credit Card Competition Act lacks safety protections | Letter
Most of us swipe or tap a credit card every day without thinking about what happens behind the scenes. But as a small business owner, I rely on the back end of that system every day. When a customer pays with a card, the payment moves through a network that verifies the charge, protects against fraud […]
Posted inHomes, Sponsored
Bringing up babies: how to build a new family dynamic when your dog is no longer the center of attention
Baby on the way? With the right prep and patience you can help your “first born” adjust and thrive in their new role.