The family homestead of the first woman Cabinet member became a national monument on Monday.
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Posted inMaine, Times Record
Brunswick Landing authority fixes hangar code violations
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has completed the requirements outlined in a September fire code violation, though it still has more repairs to make.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Harvard Pilgrim will continue covering HIV drugs, following state investigation
The reversal comes after a state investigation and charges by advocacy groups that proposed policy changes would violate the Affordable Care Act.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, Politics
A Mainer’s lawsuit over transgender care could be challenged by the U.S. House
The Department of Defense was getting ready to settle a 2-year-old lawsuit after a judge ruled that the the military’s exclusion of gender-affirming surgeries was unconstitutional. Then House Republicans stepped in.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine
Poland man arrested after leading Windham police on chase
The 19-year-old man led officers on a chase through town and attempted to ditch his car in the woods, police said.
Posted inMaine, News
Child rescued after falling through ice in Ellsworth
After a group of 12-year-olds escaped the grounds of a residential mental health facility, one fell through the ice.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Former informant pleads guilty to lying about phony bribery scheme involving Bidens
Alexander Smirnov’s claims played a major part in the Republican effort in Congress to investigate President Biden and his family.
Posted inNation & World
Wisconsin police identify Christian school shooter as 15-year-old female student
A teacher and student were killed and 6 others wounded in a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday.
Posted inElection 2024, Maine, Politics
Maine will join other states in casting Electoral College votes Tuesday
Maine’s 4 electors will meet at the State House to cast ballots for president and vice president.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Politics
Republicans look to defund Maine’s new paid leave program
An emergency bill from Rep. Joshua Morris, R-Turner, to eliminate a new payroll tax faces an uphill battle in the Legislature, where Democrats hold majorities in both chambers.