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Maine disability advocates fear Trump budget bill could cut critical funding
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
Disability advocates urge the Senate to oppose budget cuts impacting Maine's nonprofit. AUGUSTA, Maine — Disability advocates in Maine are raising concerns about President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," which could be voted on in the...
A visa pause threatens Maine schools that depend on international students
Piscataquis Observer - Maine
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By Elizabeth Walztoni, Bangor Daily News Staff In a typical spring, high school students from around the world — China, Vietnam, South Korea, Spain, Germany, Italy and many other countries — would be scheduling interview appointments for the visas...
Spike in jellyfish sightings prompt safety alerts at some Maine beaches
WGME - Maine
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Jellyfish warnings have been issued by several southern Maine communities along the coast so safety may be top of mind when headed to the beach. Ogunquit's fire chief says about six people have been stung in the past week alone. The town says...
Maine GOP calls for federal probe into alleged voter ID issues
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data. PORTLAND, Maine — Members of Maine's Republican Party claim they have found 600 voters who...
Maine and New England Dive Underwater at Online Casinos
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 26, 2025
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. From tribal gaming bills in Augusta to changing ways across New England, online casinos are gaining traction, promising big potential, new dilemmas and a dash of Maine flair. Alright...
Maine's Comedy Scene
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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If you're looking for a laugh, there is no shortage of opportunities in Maine to catch a comedy show. We find out about Maine's comedy scene, including the range of comedic talent out there, and how to learn to be a stand-up comic. And we'll talk...
Maine mariners express safety concerns over navigational buoy removal
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
The U.S. Coast Guard is floating a plan that calls for the removal of 350 navigational buoys in the Northeast, including about 150 off the Maine coast, which is raising concerns among local mariners.According to the Coast Guard, the removal of the...
Maine Beach Debuts Dog Library Just in Time for Summer
92 Moose - Maine
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June 26, 2025
We all love our puppies and if your dog could write a Google review, this spot would definitely be getting 5 stars or paws! Just in time for our beautiful summer season here in Maine, Stockton Springs has opened the ultimate goodest boy hangout...
Surfing the Pine Tree State’s Online Casino Wave by Looking at the Trends and Market Buzz in Maine
92.9 The Ticket - Maine
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June 26, 2025
This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. From tribal legislation to smartphone gaming, the online casino scene in Maine is heating up. Let’s dive into something that’s been quietly brewing under the radar, the move toward online...
Maine GOP calls for federal probe into alleged voter ID issues
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine GOP alleges findings of potential voter fraud. Secretary of State Bellows refutes the accusations, urging an accurate understanding of voter data. PORTLAND, Maine — Members of Maine's Republican Party claim they have found 600 voters who...
Susan Collins Gets Warning From Maine Voters—Poll
Newsweek
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June 26, 2025
Republican Senator Susan Collins received a warning about the unpopularity of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" in Maine as she considers whether to support the legislation—and as she gears up for a potential reelection race in the...
Sen. Collins questions Attorney General Bondi on federal law enforcement response to illegal marijuana grows in Maine
WABI - Maine
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June 26, 2025
WASHINGTON D.C. (WABI) - As law enforcement officials continue to investigate and shut down illegal Chinese marijuana grow operations across our state, Senator Collins continues to raise the issue in Washington. Collins, who chairs the...
Innovations aim to keep Maine’s wild blueberry industry the strongest in the world
News Center Maine
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June 26, 2025
Since 2012, Maine farmers have produced an average of 83 million pounds of wild blueberries annually across more than 20,000 acres of fields. JONESBORO, Maine — Maine may be best known for lobster, but it's also the world’s leading producer of...
Maine psychologists applaud state Legislature’s votes on gender identity issues
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 26, 2025
The BDN Opinion section operates independently and does not set news policies or contribute to reporting or editing articles elsewhere in the newspaper or on bangordailynews.com Jeff Matranga is president of the Maine Psychological Association....
Maine to South Carolina: Coastal states hit 100 degrees or higher
WPDE 15 - South Carolina
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NEW YORK (AP) — A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon plunge by as many as 30 degrees in the same areas. The day's heat wasn't expected to be as intense as Tuesday,...
Maine technology startup revolutionizes movement analysis nationwide
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) — David Holomakoff, a University of Maine graduate, has turned his interest in visualizing body movements into a global business. Holomakoff founded Kinotek, a company based in Portland, Maine, that uses light detection and ranging...
Middle Schoolers Experience College Life Through GEAR UP Maine RISE Immersive Visits
WAGM - Maine
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June 26, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WAGM) - At the end of May and into early June, more than 100 8th grade students from seven rural Maine schools took part in overnight college immersion experiences at Husson University, Maine Maritime Academy, and Thomas College....
Bike 4 Briar cyclists cross the country to support Angelman syndrome research
Brainerd Dispatch - Minnesota
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June 26, 2025
NISSWA — Two bicyclists are embarking on a 4,200-mile trip across the country for a deeply personal cause. Known as “Bike 4 Briar,” the team includes Todd Downey and Charlie Nuck, who seek to raise awareness for Angelman syndrome, a rare genetic...
This Chart Will Make You Rethink Every Summer Dog Walk in Maine
Q97.9 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
I'll be the first dog mom to admit that I sometimes forget our adorable furry minions aren't wearing sneakers the same way that we are when we're walking on scortching sidewalks and asphalt roads. What temperature can you walk a dog on pavement?...
Experts Warn Maine Residents Not to Run Fans Overnight
Q106.5 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
While it might seem like the best way to stay cool during our Maine summers, experts are actually warning against it. While there are plenty of ways to stay cool during the summer, running a fan—whether it’s a ceiling fan or one of those...