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Maine Democrats threaten switch to a 'winner-take-all' Electoral College system if Nebraska changes how it allocates its electoral votes
Maine House Majority Leader Maureen Terry said her state would be "compelled to act" if Nebraska changes its electoral laws ahead of November.
For Mosquito Season in New Hampshire and Maine, Try 3 Yummy Smells They Hate
'Tis the season to start prepping for repelling mosquitoes. Honestly, bug spray is the last thing most of us want during an outdoor gathering with friends and family. Hiking and camping around Maine is fine, but when we spend so much time outside along New Hampshire's Seacoast and beaches, or dining al fresco in Portland or Ogunquit, it's nice to know there are pleasant smells we can take advantage of.
Maine Forest Rangers respond to several fires amid elevated fire danger
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine — Maine Forest Rangers kept busy on Saturday as crews responded to multiple fires in Aroostook County amid elevated fire risk across much of the state. The group, which is a part of Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, posted on social media their responses...
Maine's first pro soccer team reveals new name, logo
PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's first professional soccer team officially has a name. On Saturday, Maine's new United Soccer League One team announced its new name, "Portland Hearts of Pine," or "Hearts" for short, and a new logo inspired by "Maine pride," a news release stated. The announcement came at...
Secrets to Being Known as ‘Classy’ in New England
When you were growing up, did you mother always tell you to hold the door for others, to say please and thank you, and to put the toilet seat down? Mama was trying to raise you right, in the sense of being respectful to others. Much of how we act...
Focusing on gun rights, parental rights and border control: Maine GOP convention begins
AUGUSTA, Maine (WMTW) - The Maine State Republican Convention is underway at the Augusta Civic Center. The convention started Friday morning and Friday’s agenda includes county caucuses as well as speeches from party leaders. Much of the focus is on the party platform, and delegates to the convention said...
Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would have taxed wealthy Mainers at higher rates
A proposal to add new tax brackets and increase rates for wealthier Mainers was vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills on Friday. In her veto message, Mills listed multiple reasons for her veto. Because the bill started as a concept draft — a document without substantive text that is often used as a placeholder before the […] The post Gov. Mills vetoes bill that would have taxed wealthy Mainers at higher rates appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
With more electric vehicles on the road, Maine firefighters train to better understand tech
BRUNSWICK, Maine — With the rise of green energy, firefighters in Maine are looking to get a step ahead of new technology on the roads with an offered class on how to extinguish fires caused by electric vehicles. Hosted by the Maine Fire Service Institute, dozens of firefighters from...
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