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Plan to boost child care in Maine gains support, but funding remains uncertain
Rep. Laurel Libby, R-Auburn, opposed LD 1955 and said it didn’t address the structural problems she sees and hears about from constituents. She said…
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Maine towns are using AI for policing, lawmaking and budgets. Safeguards are optional.
Maine municipalities are turning to AI like ChatGPT for tasks including policy drafting, emails, and budgets amid staffing shortages, with some using surveillance cameras…
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A new charter school will open near Maine Mall this fall
Maine’s 10th charter school is coming to South Portland. MOXIE Public Schools’ building will be able to support up to 420 students.
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Poll Finds New England Women Feel Misled About Climate Policies
With Winter Storm Fern wreaking havoc across the country, New England women are worried about energy affordability. Yet many do not connect rising energy…
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Study: New England ratepayers would save up to $700 billion replacing wind, solar with natural gas, nuclear
A new study has found that New England ratepayers would save an estimated $400-$700 billion by replacing planned offshore wind and solar projects in…
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Maine’s 2026 Hikes to Hit Smokers, Streamers, and Sportsmen with Higher Taxes and Fees after Thursday
Maine residents will see higher taxes and fees across multiple everyday purchases starting January 1, 2026, as a slate of new state laws take…
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Maine electric bills to rise $12 to $16 in January
Mainers will see their monthly electricity supply costs jump $12 to $16 on average come January. Regulators approved new rates this week for the…
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Maine could be asked to vote on health care for all in 2026
Maine could be asked to vote on a referendum next year requiring state lawmakers to come up with a plan to provide publicly funded…
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Maine electricity bills surge over 36% in a year, highest in US
The average residential customer in Maine experienced a significant increase in electricity bills, with a surge of just over 36% in one year, according…
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Mississippi Schools Are Better Than Yours
Believe it or not, Mississippi has become the fastest-improving school system in the country.
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