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July 11, 2023

Maine passes paid family, medical leave proposal in supplemental budget

A supplemental budget signed into law by Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills on Tuesday includes $25 million in startup costs for a paid family and medical leave program.

July 11, 2023

Maine public school pays drag performer $1,000 to speak to LGBT students

Bangor High School in Maine paid a drag performer $1,000 to speak as part of a "Support, Educate, Empower" series to "empower" its LGBT students.

July 10, 2023

Nonprofit to buy Portland Press Herald, other Maine papers

The nonprofit National Trust for Local News is poised to buy over 20 daily and weekly papers in Maine, including the Portland Press Herald, this month.

July 10, 2023

Father in Maine drowns while trying to rescue daughters from pond

Henry Brooks of Maine died on Saturday while attempting to rescue his daughters from drowning in a pond. The girls were retrieved by their brother.

July 7, 2023

Maine's top gambling official handed 1-week suspension for offensive tweets

Milt Champion, the executive director of Maine's Gambling Control Unit, has been suspended for a week without pay over tweets made from a personal account.

July 7, 2023

Biden approves Maine's disaster declaration request for spring flooding

President Joe Biden on Friday approved a disaster declaration request from Maine, which reported nearly $3 million in infrastructure damage from spring flooding.

July 7, 2023

Florida man dies in airboat crash on Maine river

A tragic incident occurred on the Kennebec River in Maine, resulting in the death of a Florida man after the airboat he was operating sank. The victim has been identified as Mark Henry.

July 7, 2023

Maine Legislature approves proposal to expand abortion access later in pregnancy

Maine's Legislature signed off on a proposal to give the state one of the least restrictive abortion laws in the country. The bill is now being sent to the governor for final approval.

July 7, 2023

Maine Legislature approves budget addendum that includes 12-week paid family leave program

A budget addendum that includes a program allowing workers up to 12 weeks of paid family leave has been approved by the Maine Legislature. It also includes a tax cut for retirees.

July 6, 2023

Tribal sovereignty push flops in Maine as Gov. Mills' veto of key legislation stands

Democratic Maine Gov. Janet Mills' veto of a bill championed by tribal sovereignty advocates will remain in place after lawmakers failed to override it.