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Maine voters to decide two citizen-initiated ballot measures in Nov. 2025 election, including voter ID and extreme risk protection orders
Ballotpedia
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June 27, 2025
The Maine State Legislature adjourned on June 25, meaning voters will decide two indirect initiated state statutes at the election on Nov. 4, 2025. Signatures were submitted for two ballot initiatives in Jan. 2025—the Require Voter Photo ID and...
Maine’s most populated area is already falling behind on its housing goals
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 27, 2025
Housing This section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine’s housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. After two years of meeting regional housing permitting...
World Insurance Acquires Maine’s Healey Associates
Insurance Journal
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June 27, 2025
Global insurance broker World Insurance Associates LLC has acquired the business of Healey & Associates of Portland, Maine. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Healey has been offering employee benefits to clients throughout New England...
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...
The consulting firms leading the shift to more sustainable business travel
Consultancy.org
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June 27, 2025
As public pressure grows for businesses to reduce their carbon footprints, consulting firms has sought to lead by example for their clients, and reassure investors about their ESG credentials. A new study has highlighted 17 firms leading the way...
Maine AG recovers more than $26K for scam victim
News Center Maine
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June 27, 2025
The Maine Attorney General's Office recovered over $26,000 for a scam victim who lost funds through a fake social media donation link. AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Attorney General’s Office has recovered more than $26,000 for a scam victim who...
Maine farm collaborative gets $99k grant to help fill federal funding gap
Mainebiz - Oregon
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A statewide collaborative of food-support organizations received a $99,000 “food vision prize” that’s expected to help bolster local food access and farm viability. Farm to Neighbor Maine was established by seven food-support organizations in May...
What Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ means for Maine and its hospitals
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 27, 2025
President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is running into hurdles as Republicans in Congress try to get the sweeping tax and policy measure to the president by his preferred July 4 deadline. The U.S. Senate was expected to start voting...
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 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...
Bill that places new requirements for 3D printable guns heads to governor's desk
WGME - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- A bill that would require all ghost guns to have a serial number in Maine is headed to the governor's desk. Ghost guns are plastic guns you can make using a 3D printer. Kits or parts can also be bought, shipped and assembled at...
Maine restauranters speak out against GOP's 'big, beautiful bill'
FOX 23 - Maine
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PORTLAND (WGME) -- Critics of Congressional Republicans' "one big, beautiful bill" fear it will have devastating effects in Maine and across the country. The U.S. Senate is now making changes to the bill, despite objections from Republicans in the...
What Happens When You Take a City Person On a Maine Lobster Boat
Q106.5 - Maine
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June 26, 2025
Maine is a culture shock for some city dwellers, so a lobster boat has to be like another world. Maine's Lobster Industry is a World of Its Own I'll admit, I've never been on a lobster boat in Maine. I did ride a boat in Nova Scotia, but it was a...
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby’s Voting, Speaking Rights Restored After Democrats Silenced Her Over Trans Athletes
Breitbart
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June 26, 2025
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby (R) had her speaking and voting rights restored on Wednesday after state Democrats silenced her over her stance on transgender-identifying athletes. Libby’s speaking rights were restored five months after Democrats censured...
Outdoor branding program to highlight Maine-made gear
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine Outdoor Brands and Maine outdoor retailers have launched a branding program that looks to highlight Maine-made outdoor gear and apparel. The statewide MOB Shop initiative aims to pull together displays of outdoor gear and apparel companies...
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...
Maine GOP Senator Skeptical About Rescinding Advance CPB Funding.
Inside Radio - Tennessee
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At least one Republican Senator appears ready to hit pause on the idea of rescinding $1.1 billion of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) that has already been appropriated by Congress. Senate Appropriations Committee Chair...
Bill aimed to reduce prescription drug costs heads to the Governor’s desk
WABI - Maine
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June 26, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) - A bill to reduce prescription drug costs is one step closer to becoming law in Maine. The bill, sponsored by Senator Cameron Reny of Bristol, aims to strengthen the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board and reduce...
Maine’s Got Talent winner at the Franco Center
Twin City Times - Maine
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June 26, 2025
LEWISTON, ME – Maine’s Got Talent winner Amy Stacey Curtis will be performing at the Franco Center in Lewiston, Maine, July 30th, 6-7pm! The performance has been described as a “celebration of strength, creativity, and the healing power of music.”...