But staff meteorologists admit the interruption of weather balloon launches will undermine the accuracy of the agency’s weather modeling and forecasts.
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Rep. Golden is only Democrat to vote with Republicans as House passes temporary funding bill
The 2nd District congressman broke with the rest of his party’s members, many of whom said they were worried about the discretion that the bill gives the Trump administration on spending decisions.
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Lewiston teen identified as victim in mosque shooting
Investigators said Tuesday the victim of a Friday night shooting at Masjidu Salaam Mosque is not cooperating.
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Great Falls Forum: Wabanakis Then and Now
Join us at noon Thursday, March 20 at the Lewiston Public Library in Callahan Hall to hear from Maulian Bryant, Executive Director of the Wabanaki Alliance.
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Portland Wine Week on hold for 2025, organizers say
The festival organizers have decided to ‘pause’ this year to focus instead on Wine Wise events.
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Republicans in Maine Senate balk at budget compromise
A compromise proposal for funding a MaineCare shortfall failed to get the two-thirds support needed to pass it as emergency legislation Tuesday night in the Senate, sending lawmakers back to the drawing board.
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Laurel Libby sues Maine House speaker after being censured over social media post
The Auburn Republican is arguing that her constitutional rights have been violated after Democrats voted to bar her from voting and speaking on the House floor.
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Latest fire at former Elan School in Poland investigated as arson, state says
The fire marshal’s office is asking for the public’s help as it investigates three fires at the former school since November.
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USDA halts millions in funding for University of Maine System
The move temporarily pauses the system’s agricultural research and programs weeks after President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding for Maine because it allows transgender athletes to compete in sports.
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Sen. King demands answers about latest round of Veterans Affairs cuts
A plan to cut hundreds of contracted workers may include a key ‘radiation safety officer’ position and other jobs at the Togus VA Medical Center in Augusta.