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July 19, 2023

Maine Gov. Mills vetoes bill to apply minimum wage laws to farmworkers

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have raised farmworkers' minimum wage to the $13.80 per hour applied to other professions.

July 19, 2023

Maine Gov. Janet Mills expands abortion access later in pregnancy if deemed medically necessary by doctor

Maine's governor signed a bill into law that expands abortion access for women later in their pregnancies if deemed medically necessary by a doctor.

July 18, 2023

Naval aviator killed at Pearl Harbor laid to rest with full honors

Ensign Stanley W. Allen was buried with full military honors in Augusta, Maine, nearly 82 years after he was killed during Japan's surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.

July 18, 2023

Democrats' gruesome abortion vision is already a reality in some states

Six states plus our nation’s capital allow abortion up until birth, while 17 states do not offer protections for babies that can feel the pain of dismemberment abortions in the womb. 

July 17, 2023

North Atlantic right whale population in worse shape than previously believed, new data reveals

Federal ocean regulators have reported that the North Atlantic right whale, a vanishing species, is facing a more critical situation than previously estimated.

July 15, 2023

Rural travel destinations where you can unplug and have fun this summer

In need of a vacation filled with breathtaking views, plenty of nature and unique activities? One of these countryside destinations may be worth the visit.

July 14, 2023

Maine Legislature to consider salary increases for governor, lawmakers

Maine's Legislature is set to consider salary increases for lawmakers and the governor. The Maine governor's salary is currently the lowest in the county.

July 13, 2023

$1B Canadian hydropower transmission project to be renegotiated due to cost increases

Collaborators on a $1 billion initiative designed to bring Canadian hydropower to the New England power grid are having talks to determine the cost during prolonged legal proceedings.

July 13, 2023

Maine man who recorded himself sexually abusing 2 children sentenced to 25 years in prison

Travis Kimball, a man from Oxford, Maine, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing two young children. He recorded himself abusing the kids.

July 12, 2023

Maine expected to drop vaccine requirement for health care workers

Maine is expected to drop the coronavirus vaccine requirement for healthcare workers. A state agency said the requirement is no longer needed based on evolving scientific evidence.