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Maine's elected officials respond to shootings of Minnesota lawmakers
News Center Maine
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June 14, 2025
A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were shot and killed. A state senator and his wife were also shot and injured. MAINE, USA — Maine politicians reacted to the assassination of a former Minnesota House speaker and assassination...
Maine House, with some Democrats' support, advances bill to stop transgender athletes from playing in girls' sports
News Center Maine
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June 14, 2025
The move followed a tie vote on another related measure. The bill will head to the Senate. AUGUSTA, Maine — Editor's note: The video attached to this story was published Friday. The Maine House of Representatives advanced a bill Friday that would...
Plan Your Summer: 5 Great Maine Fairs to Visit in July
I-95 - Maine
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June 23, 2025
The summer of 2025 is going to be a blast! Who wants a doughboy? Summer is here, which means we have so many things to look forward to once again. And it just wouldn't be summer and fall in the State of Maine without the fair! The folks at Maine...
Golf for Good: 3rd Annual Maine Celebrity Event Raises $200K
102.9 WBLM - Maine
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June 23, 2025
It was another banner year for a sporting event in Maine that continues to grow with excitement. Celebrities recently returned to Falmouth to compete in the 3rd Annual Drive for Kids golf benefit. The event, organized by Shamrock Sports &...
This Historic Maine Lighthouse Is Featured in the Classic ’90s Film ‘Forrest Gump’
Z107.3 - Maine
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June 22, 2025
Did you know that one of the most iconic films of the '90s features one of Maine's historic lighthouses? The movie is Forrest Gump, and the lighthouse is the Marshall Point Lighthouse in Port Clyde. Here's a quick look at the movie, the lighthouse...
Maine House gives initial approval to bill to bar transgender girls from women's sports
WMTW 8 - Maine
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June 14, 2025
The Maine House of Representatives is closely divided over whether transgender women and girls should participate in girls' and women's sports.On Friday, the House passed a bill to bar transgender athletes from participating in girls' sports at...
AG Kaul Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Lawsuits Challenging Public Media Funding Cuts
Urban Milwaukee - Wisconsin
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MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul filed an amicus brief along with 22 other attorneys general in support of separate lawsuits brought by National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) that seek to block proposed...
The Maine Recreation and Parks Association Track and Field Meet results
WAGM - Maine
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June 20, 2025
CARIBOU, Maine (WAGM) - The weather didn’t rain on Caribou’s parade today. The Maine Recreation and Parks Association track and field meet was held at the High School this morning. Girl’s 50 meter dash 7-8: 1.) Kinsley Henderson, Houlton, 9.01 2.)...
Federal Government Issues Warning For Travelers in Maine, New Hampshire, & Massachusetts
B98.5 - Maine
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June 23, 2025
Those of us who watch the news know that there is always some kind of conflict going on somewhere in the world. However, the incidents of the last few days have been kind of chilling for those of us who live in the United States. We are normally...
The 41st Annual Greek Festival in Portland, Maine, is This Week
94.9 WHOM - Maine
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June 23, 2025
The Portland Greek Festival is something that shouldn't be missed. First, before I tell you all about the 41st annual Greek Festival of food, music, and dancing at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church on Pleasant Street in Portland, let's set...
How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Portland Maine News publication area during 2024?
Portland Maine News
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June 23, 2025
Ur Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. | https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/organization/leadership/ur-m-jaddou-director-us-citizenship-and-immigration-servicesUr Mendoza Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship...
Laughter Chefs 2 Winners Leaked? Social Media Buzzes With Speculated Names!
News24
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June 23, 2025
The second season of celebrity cooking reality show ‘Laughter Chefs’ is now heading towards its grand finale, and in the meantime, discussions about the winners are in full swing on social media. If sources are to be believed, Aly Goni and Reem...
Maine lawmakers uphold trans rights as multiple bills fail in statehouse vote
FOX 23 - Maine
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AUGUSTA (WGME) -- At the statehouse, lawmakers are voting on a series of transgender rights bills. They address everything from gender identity to gender affirming healthcare services and the Maine human rights act. So far, the bills surrounding...
Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns with new venue and sweet traditions
News Center Maine
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June 14, 2025
DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — Maine's signature sweet treat will take center stage Saturday as the Maine Whoopie Pie Festival returns to Dover-Foxcroft. Now held at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds, the event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is...
WATCH LIVE: 'Capture the Flagg' on NEWS CENTER Maine+
News Center Maine
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June 25, 2025
Maine's Cooper Flagg is expected to be the first-round pick of tonight's NBA Draft. Join Lee Goldberg and guest Jon Furbush for our special coverage. BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Don't miss our two-hour draft special, "Capture the Flagg," starting at 7 p.m....
What’s next in Donald Trump’s battle with Maine over transgender athletes
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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June 23, 2025
President Donald Trump has targeted Maine for months over its transgender athlete policies, and another milestone in the fight came over the past two weeks when state lawmakers defeated several proposals to ban transgender girls from female sports...
Maine lawmakers face budget deadline as tax increase sparks partisan debate
WGME - Maine
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AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- Maine lawmakers have less than a week to pass a new biennial budget. Republican leaders say for a third straight year, majority democrats are not willing to compromise or find ways to cut the budget. Instead, lawmakers...
Maine Senate rejects bill banning transgender girls from school sports
FOX 23 - Maine
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AUGUSTA, Maine (WGME) -- A bill to ban transgender girls from participating in school sports has been shot down at the State House. The Senate voted against the bill's passage in a vote of 21 to 14 this week. Democratic Senate President Mattie...
Maine House votes down anti-abortion bills
Maine Beacon
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June 13, 2025
Earlier this week, Maine lawmakers voted down a series of Republican-led bills that aimed to put new restrictions on abortion. The Maine House rejected six proposals Monday night, including bills that would have limited access to abortion...
Attorneys General Challenge Public Media Cuts
Pagosa Daily Post - Colorado
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June 23, 2025
Last week, Attorney General Phil Weiser filed a court brief along with 22 other attorneys general in support of two lawsuits brought by National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service that seek to block proposed funding cuts to their...