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Election Integrity Activists Hit The Road To Save The SAVE Act
The Federalist
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August 15, 2025
Conservative activists are taking a core election-integrity initiative on the road in a rallying attempt to save the SAVE Act. On Monday, Tea Party Patriots Action will roll out its inaugural Only Citizens Vote Bus Tour, a trek covering more than...
Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s considering run for Maine governor
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 15, 2025
BRUNSWICK – Maine’s former CDC director, Dr. Nirav Shah, is considering a run for governor, he told the Press Herald Friday. “I think we are in a moment where all of us should be considering running for something,” he said in an exclusive...
Maine ranks No. 13 on ‘best states to live in’ list
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Maine is No. 13 on the "best places to live," according to a new ranking by the personal finance site WalletHub. The list compared states on 51 key metrics, such as housing costs, income growth, the education rate and quality of hospitals. Each...
Medicaid work requirement threatens thousands in Maine | Editorial
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 15, 2025
Reliable access to health care allows people to work. It’s ironic, then, that come 2027, approximately 90,000 Maine residents will become subject to federal work requirements to qualify for MaineCare, our state’s Medicaid program. In order to be...
What to know as the start of school approaches Wed. August 27
The Bethel Citizen - Maine
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August 18, 2025
BETHEL — At Maine School Administrative District -44 schools, staff and administrators are preparing for the first day of school on Wed., Aug. 27. And the last day of school, too. That will be June 12, 2026. Graduation for the Class of 2026 will...
A strategy to set Maine’s students up for career success | Opinion
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 15, 2025
Maine’s 10-year economic development strategy, updated in 2024, calls for accelerating economic growth and innovation in the state. A crucial element of the strategy is to increase the number of higher-paying, higher-value-added jobs and the...
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50 Years of 'Sholay': From Mac Mohan's Sambha to Viju Khote's Kalia, supporting characters of the blockbuster that became pop culture mainstay
Firstpost
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August 15, 2025
Any mention of “Sholay” instantly evokes the image of the unforgettable pair of Jai-Veeru and the many main characters that populate its runtime of over three hours, including the revenge-seeking Thakur, the menacing Gabbar, Basanti and Radha. But...
Maine town once known for crime and smell of rotting fish is now property hotspot where modest home prices are surging
Daily Mail
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August 13, 2025
A coastal town in Maine once known for crime and the smell of rotting fish has rewarded longtime residents who bought early, with real estate values doubling in the last two decades. In the 1970s, Rockland had one of the highest crime rates in...
More to life
Times Observer - Pennsylvania
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Submitted Photo Russell native Derek Childs celebrates on Mount Katadhin in Maine after completing a 2,200-mile thru-hike that took him 134 days to complete.When 19-year-old Russell native Derek Childs sets his mind to doing something, he will...
Maine county is withdrawing from grant program because of conditions requiring cooperation with ICE
Bangor Daily News - Maine
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August 13, 2025
Lincoln County will discontinue its participation in a federal grant program because of changes to the terms and conditions attached to the funding. Meeting with the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners in Wiscasset on Aug. 5, Lincoln County...
Maine CDC notifies Waterville of rabid fox in town
WMTW 8 - Maine
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August 13, 2025
Police in Waterville say a gray fox recently tested positive for rabies and came from the Quarry Road trail. Officials were first notified after the Maine CDC sent a letter about the infected animal to the Waterville Town Manager on Tuesday. The...
Who's performing in Maine? Big names and big acts on the way
News Center Maine
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August 14, 2025
Aimsel Ponti previews upcoming concerts in Maine, including where you can see Billy Idol. PORTLAND, Maine — Aimsel Ponti is the music writer for the Portland Press Herald. She joined us to preview upcoming concerts around the state. SHOW: 42nd...
Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects launches home-design competition
Mainebiz - Oregon
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Innovative and sustainable design and materials are the focus of a housing design competition underway now through Nov. 14. The Maine chapter of the American Institute of Architects launched the “207 Home: Design Competition” on Aug. 8. Funded by...
Fears Grow That Trump Will Cut Special Education Support Funding
Education Week
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August 14, 2025
Despite the Trump administration’s broad promises to preserve special education funding, advocates are spreading the word nationwide that up to hundreds of millions of dollars worth of in-progress federal grants for strengthening services for...
GOP gubernatorial hopeful takes aim at one of Maine's Somali-American lawmakers
Maine Public Broadcasting Network
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August 14, 2025
The 2026 gubernatorial election is 16 months away, yet Republican hopeful Bobby Charles has already managed to break through the mostly routine campaign rollouts by the rest of the ever-growing field of candidates. He’s done it by repeatedly...
Why Maine schools must shun the screens | Opinion
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
As the long light of summer begins to wane and cool nights return, tens of thousands of students across Maine are preparing for a seasonal transition that feels increasingly disorienting. Youth of all ages are bracing themselves for the return of...
Maine Township National Night Out included farm animals, food collection for community food pantry
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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August 12, 2025
Maine Township joined other municipalities and police departments nationwide to host a National Night Out event, and the township’s is billed as one of the oldest celebrations. The township National Night Out Against Crime event took place Aug. 5...
Mexican restaurant damaged during immigration raid
NBC News
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August 14, 2025
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Florida governor announces 'Deportation Depot' detention center 01:15 Now Playing Mexican restaurant damaged during immigration raid 00:54 UP NEXT Protesters...
Hands-off period means more beach, less teach for Maine’s high school athletes
The Portland Press Herald - Maine
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August 14, 2025
For the final two weeks of summer vacation, Maine’s high school athletes seek a balance of work hard, relax harder. Aug. 3-17 is the Maine Principals’ Association’s designated “hands-off” period, during which no formal practices or communication...
Maine arts residency gives Black and Brown artists a platform to develop their craft
PBS Frontline
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August 12, 2025
Jeffrey Brown: Building connections through art and history has been a major part of Daniel Minter's own practice, also based in Portland, where he works in many forms, including sculpture, painting, collage. He's also illustrated more than a...