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Is Maine considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers? | Fact brief
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (188+ words) Maine officials are not considering a law to require annual registration of lawnmowers. An image shared widely on Facebook claims Gov. Janet Mills sponsored a proposal to require all Maine residents to register lawnmowers, with a $38 annual fee and a…...
Why Maine could soon vote on transgender athletes in girls sports
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (378+ words) Supporters of a referendum that would bar'transgender students from sports teams and private spaces that align with their gender identities said Monday that they've gathered enough signatures to force a statewide vote on the issue. The group behind the effort…...
Maine’s outdoor recreation industry is ripe for growth, leaders say
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (867+ words) Industry leaders say Maine is off to a strong start on a plan to grow the state's outdoor recreation economy by 10% in 10 years. The Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation, Maine Outdoor Brands and other partners launched the plan a year…...
Weekend snow spell in southern Maine causes crashes, parking bans and reduced speeds
2+ week, 4+ day ago (377+ words) Snow fell in waves throughout southern Maine this weekend and continued into Monday, spurring car crashes and lowering speed limits on highways. The snow was most significant along the southern coast. Most towns in Cumberland and York Counties received at…...
Maine women’s basketball makes 11 3-pointers in win over New Hampshire
2+ week, 6+ day ago (195+ words) Adrianna Smith scored 32 points and Maine made 11 3-point shots Saturday in a 73-51 women's basketball win over New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire. Smith was 12 for 23 from the floor, including 4 ... You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can…...
Susan Collins questions ‘rationale’ for a large-scale ICE operation in Maine
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (479+ words) Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, is questioning the necessity of the large-scale immigration enforcement operation in Maine that city and state officials believe is imminent. Rumors have swirled in recent days that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement may be preparing to deploy…...
No. 1 affirms ranking in Varsity Maine boys hockey poll
3+ week, 2+ day ago (143+ words) The matchup of last week's top-two teams in the Varsity Maine boys hockey poll played out as a 1-vs.-2 showdown should: three periods weren't enough to settle the duel. In overtime, No. 1 Thornton Academy emerged with a victory over No....
Does Maine have the lowest median income in New England? | Fact brief
3+ week, 2+ day ago (166+ words) Maine has the lowest median household income in New England, census data shows. Maine's median household income is $71,773, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates from 2019 to 2023. That's below the nationwide median of $78,538. Massachusetts has New England's highest…...
Maine hit with wintry mix causing messy commute, closings
4+ week, 2+ day ago (197+ words) A mix of wintry precipitation hit many parts of Maine overnight, making for a messy Wednesday morning commute and causing hundreds of closings. Speed limits on the entire Maine Turnpike have been reduced to 45 mph due to snowy conditions, according…...
Monday night snow to give way to potential mix of sleet, freezing rain across Maine
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (362+ words) A few inches of snow headed for southern Maine on Monday evening will give way to a mix of wintry precipitation expected to affect a larger swath of the state Tuesday night into Wednesday. The National Weather Service is predicting…...