The astronaut, who grew up in Caribou, spent 205 days in space during her first spaceflight.
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Maine’s PFAS ban expands to consumer items on Jan. 1
Under the updated law, many common household items like cookware, cosmetics and children’s toys must be free of harmful forever chemicals.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Maine receives $190 million from federal rural health fund
The funding would partially offset Medicaid cutbacks slated to begin in 2027.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Who gets a raise when Maine’s minimum wages go up Jan. 1?
Tens of thousands of Mainers, and thousands of Portland residents, can expect a pay bump when the new minimums kick in.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine regulators issue warning letter for Belfast wetlands lapse
The lapse by federal and state regulators allowed a wetlands mitigation site in Belfast to be marketed for commercial development earlier this year, even though it was protected by a conservation easement.
Posted inMaine, News
Raymond to vote on recalling Select Board members
The vote caps a months-long saga in which two Select Board members were accused of creating a toxic work environment.
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Portland’s warming shelter couldn’t open Saturday because of staffing shortage
The 60-bed shelter will open Tuesday when temperatures are expected to dip below 15 degrees.
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Community raises thousands for Portland wharf workers who lost gear in fire
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association is raising funds for fishermen after a fire Friday destroyed parts of Custom House Wharf.
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Maine State Police investigating death of 1-year-old in Milford
The toddler was found unresponsive Sunday morning.
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Did Susan Collins vote against limiting the president’s authority to attack Venezuela? | Fact brief
A Senate resolution would have limited the president’s authority to use U.S. armed forces in or against Venezuela without congressional approval.