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Maine Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Question Wording on November Ballot

Secretary of State · Augusta

Maine Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Question Wording on November Ballot

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Maine Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Secretary of State regarding the wording of the Voter ID citizens' referendum.See the Story

Hoping Gov. Mills will seek Senate seat

Senate · Augusta

Hoping Gov. Mills will seek Senate seat

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Sen. Susan Collins has not shown true leadership in years. It's time for a change.See the Story

$4.5 Million Worth of Upgrades Underway at the Blaine House in Augusta

Janet Mills · Augusta

$4.5 Million Worth of Upgrades Underway at the Blaine House in Augusta

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This project creates a wall around the Blaine House and updates the security system.See the Story

New Augusta Access Center provides hope to those with drug addiction

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"This isn't just a building, it's a lifeline, a place where people who use drugs can walk through the doors and be met with dignity and compassion," said Chasity Tuell, executive director of the Maine Recovery Council.Augusta, Maine · Augusta See the Story

Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year

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Cony's Abby Morrill and Windham's Stella Jarvais were standouts in all seasons.Augusta, Maine · Augusta See the Story

A Tale of Two Budgets: How Maine and New Hampshire's Latest Spending Plans Compare - Maine Policy Institute

Maine and New Hampshire share a border, but when it comes to fiscal policy, taxation, and education, they live in two totally different worlds. While Maine raises taxes and grows government to chase underwhelming outcomes, New Hampshire delivers superior services—especially in education—while maintaining no state sales or individual income taxes. That contrast has never been sharper than during the 2025 budget cycle. Budget Size: Similar Totals…Education · Augusta Read Article

Maine CASA to Hold Training in August

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STATE — Interested in advocating for the best interests of a child? The Maine Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program is holding its summer training for volunteer advocates from August 11 through August 15. This free, five-day training is designed to prepare attendees for certification as volunteer guardians ad litem (GALs) in Maine child protection […]Augusta, Maine · Augusta See the Story

Gloria J. Castonguay Billing

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AUGUSTA - Gloria J. Castonguay Billing, 71, passed away July 3, 2025, at homeAugusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article

Maine Supreme Court Reviewing Shenna Bellows' Wording of Voter ID Referendum Question

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Maine Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday morning in the lawsuit challenging Secretary of State Shenna Bellows’ wording of a citizens initiative set to appear on the ballot this November. The group bringing the case has alleged that question, as drafted by Secretary Bellows’ Office, is leading and misrepresentative of their proposal’s intent. While [...] The post Maine Supreme Court Reviewing Shenna Bellows’ Wording of Voter ID Refere…Augusta, Maine · Augusta Read Article

Mainers should avoid the big banks behind global warming

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

Their loans to the fossil fuel industry, part of what made the Paris Agreement necessary in the first place, have continued unabated.Augusta, Maine · Augusta See the Story

What Maine could do to mitigate federal funding loss from GOP budget • Maine Morning Star

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Ryan Tipping, director of campaigns and strategy for the progressive Maine Center for Economic Policy, addresses Mainers gathered in Augusta to protest against tax cuts for the rich on April 15. (Emma Davis/ Maine Morning Star)As Maine faces strain from cuts under the federal budget signed into law last week, some are eyeing tax increases on the wealthy as a mitigation strategy. In a letter to Maine’s congressional delegation last week, Gov. Jan…Republican Party · Augusta Read Article