Ophthalmologists are opposed to the bill, contending it would be unsafe for patients.
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Biddeford Ice Arena set to start paying city $60K in overdue funds
The arena and city reached an accord this week on a new plan. Officials say turnover within the city’s finance department and a lack of communication are to blame for the yearlong lapse.
Cold weather and tariffs squeeze Maine’s maple producers
A stubborn winter has delayed the start of this year’s harvest by about a month.
4 best hiking trails in Scarborough, according to readers
I asked readers for their favorite hiking trails and checked out their recommendations.
Maine lobsterman asks US Supreme Court to block GPS boat tracking
The legal challenge claims 24/7 surveillance of the lobster fleet is a warrantless search in violation of the Fourth Amendment.
Search for missing Brunswick woman resumes after nearly 2 months, closing local trails
The Warden Service will be out on town trails searching for Rebecca Dorr this weekend. The search was previously suspended because of bad weather.
Study: Portland a top 10 small U.S. city for careers, thanks to quality of life, job market
Maine’s largest city ranked 10th in a recent study of cities with fewer than 250,000 people for career opportunities.
We must rebuild confidence in Maine’s public systems | Letter
Infrastructure is not only roads and bridges. It includes the institutional frameworks through which citizens interact with government. When that infrastructure lacks measurable standards, confidence erodes. Across Maine, families navigating high-impact public systems often encounter unpredictability. Timelines extend without transparent benchmarks. Aggregate case duration data is rarely accessible in a consolidated, digestible format. In most […]
Direct payments to student-athletes the right move for Maine, but questions remain
By opening the door to direct payments, Maine administrators acknowledge they have to change to stay competitive in Division I sports.
Sophie Warren for Maine Senate | Letter
I’m proud to support Sophie Warren for Maine Senate. Sophie has consistently shown that leadership means listening to people, working hard and standing up for the community she serves. In the Legislature, Sophie has been a thoughtful advocate for Maine families, championing practical solutions on issues like food access, energy policy and supporting working people. […]