But the local mom behind the law says it falls short and more work needs to be done.
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Meet the Maine Trust for Local News’ new York County community reporter
I’m excited to get to know my new home and expand our coverage of southern Maine.
This 80-mile relay in northern Maine traces the alewife migration up the St. Croix
A race from Sipayik to Forest City, hosted by Wabanaki REACH, follows the ‘fish that feeds all.’
Mechanic Falls man dies in Gray crash
The collision on Shaker Road occurred Saturday evening.
We asked Portlanders what they loved about their moms — and about being moms.
Here’s what families celebrating Mother’s Day in the Old Port said about the incomparable love of moms.
Students, college blossom as Auburn’s Central Maine Community College to graduate largest class ever
Enrollment at the college has grown 85% since 2021 as traditional and nontraditional students take advantage of the school on Lake Auburn.
University of Maine at Augusta celebrates class of 2026 at commencement
Friends, family and faculty members filled the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday morning to honor UMA’s newest graduates. Staff photographer Russ Dillingham captured the moments of joy.
What people bought at the Way Way Store’s closing sale
Saco’s iconic store recently closed after 100 years. Here’s what people bought to memorialize the store’s long history.
Vassalboro man killed in ATV crash
Authorities say the man was driving on his property Friday night when he hit a rock, which caused the vehicle to roll over.
Maine State Police make arrest in 1987 killing of Alice Hawkes
Stephen Bouchard, 63, of Winslow, has been charged with murder in the death of his then-girlfriend almost 40 years after her body was found at their Westbrook apartment.