Mental illness, alcohol, drugs common themes in Maine police shootings, according to review
According to the panel’s report, mental illness, alcohol and drugs were common themes in most of the incidents it reviewed this past year.
Maine high court strikes down law that allowed lawsuits for decades-long sex abuse claims
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court overturned a 2021 law that had paved the way for dozens of child sexual assault lawsuits.
Trump tariffs may roil Maine energy prices and lobster, lumber markets
Tariffs that are central to President Donald Trump's economic policies could destabilize markets for numerous Maine products from lumber to lobsters to electricity. The president has said he will impose tariffs of 25% of the value of a product imported from Mexico and Canada beginning Saturday.
Maine DOE says it won’t follow Trump’s gender order. Will Mass.?
Maine’s DOE said that it would not enforce Trump’s executive order that said the U.S. government would only recognize two genders.
Experts explain Maine's recent seismic activity, potential for future aftershocks
It’s been a very busy week underground in Maine, as there was an aftershock Wednesday morning from the larger earthquake that occurred Monday.
Earthquake aftershock detected off Maine, 2 days after Boston felt larger quake
Earthquake rattles Maine days after shaking felt in Mass.
Another earthquake shakes York Harbor, Maine
Another earthquake has been confirmed in Maine in the same area as the one that occurred on Monday. The U.S. Geological Survey reports that at a 2.0 magnitude earthquake was centered in the Atlantic Ocean across from York Harbor,
Maine students score lowest in three decades on nation’s report card
Maine students in 2024 had the lowest test scores in three decades in both reading and math, according to data from the nation’s report card The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP, pronounced nape),
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Maine students record lowest average math and reading scores in three decades
Maine students last year had the lowest average math and reading scores since 1992, the first year the test was administered, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress also known as The Nation's Report Card.
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Maine's senators press Tulsi Gabbard on Edward Snowden and other intelligence issues
Gabbard, a former congresswoman and an Army Reserve officer, faced challenging questions from senators on both sides of the aisle during her confirmation hearing to become director of national intelligence.
Maine agencies that help immigrants, refugees settle in suddenly lose funding
It cut off funding this week, with no notice, to agencies working to resettle immigrants and refugees in the state.
Maine’s offshore wind ambitions: Big ideas tempered by setbacks and competition
Maine’s formal interest in developing ocean wind energy dates back to 2008, when former Gov. John Baldacci created an Ocean Energy Task Force to devise a strategy.
Maine scallop season is here! Check out this recipe for scallop sandwiches
Assemble the sandwiches: Toast or warm the bread, if desired. Spread mayo or your preferred dip on the bread. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, avocado, bacon, coleslaw, and scallops. Serve and enjoy: Serve sandwiches warm. Pair with chips, fries, or a side salad for a complete meal.