River water and groundwater levels are low, but the thick ice remaining in the state’s rivers presents a flood risk.
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Turkey farmer alleges racial discrimination in lawsuit against state
A Mercer farmer says the state barred him from serving on a board due to his race.
Freeport residents unite to tackle climate change
On March 12, Freeport residents gathered to discuss the political landscape and climate action at individual, local, state and federal levels.
Maine Arts Commission names new executive director
Amy Hausmann, who starts in August, is a veteran arts administrator who currently oversees the Olana State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
Kittery breastfeeding app-maker secures new funding, state partnership
The social app offers access to professional lactation consultants, articles and information about breastfeeding, a crowdsourced map of locations to nurse or pump, and to other new parents.
Commentary: As an employer, the state of Maine must stop subsidizing low-wage work
The state should lead by example and start paying all state workers at least $15 an hour.
Mills commits state agencies to ‘lead by example’ in climate change fight
The governor said the state will follow a new report’s blueprint for making government operations more climate-friendly.
Bedside Table: Gov. Mills is definitely not reading for escape right now
Bet you want to know what books are on her nightstand!
Mills administration held secret meetings on pandemic with state lawmakers
Officials briefed large groups of Maine legislators privately and without public notice multiple times, in apparent violation of state law.
Coronavirus begins to hit Maine workers compensation system
Insurers are starting to see claims for workplace exposure, and safety experts anticipate claims from people injured at makeshift workstations at home.